An obscure variety found in tiny amounts in the blends of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, one that’s prized for the acidity it...
Jack Simon Vineyards, San Diego County (California) Viognier 2018
Sourced from a neighboring vineyard in Valley Center, a snazzy lemon/lime nose ebbs into honey, tropical fruit and soft...
Storypoint, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
An expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that’s on the ripe side of the spectrum, with dried currant and blackberry...
Whitehaven, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
This winner at Monterey International Wine Competition in March climbs the podium again. An annual celebration of...
Pebble Lane, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
“Scheid Family Wines knocks it out of the park with a Pinot Noir hat trick at Sommelier Challenge” would be a...
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley (California) 2017
A deeply extracted, Malbec-forward blend that delivers oodles of aroma and flavor, featuring blackberry, currants, lively...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Petit Verdot 2016
A fairly recent addition to the V. Sattui portfolio, and like the rest, it is worthy of your attention. It’s...
V. Sattui Winery, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A wine with a stellar track record continues its reign on the podium with the 2016 vintage. Beautifully realized,...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
This is the first “Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc from Sattui that I can remember crossing my desk, and it’s...
Ranch 32, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2017
This is a bright, oak spice driven Chardonnay that doesn’t lean into overly-buttery territory, remaining clean and...
Diora, Monterey (California) Chardonnay 2017
Winemaker James Ewart has a way with Monterey fruit, showing of the fresh side of Chardonnay in this tasty bottle. ...
Goldridge, Gisborne (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A region perhaps better known for Chardonnay brings us this bright, expressive Sauvignon Blanc, one with pink grapefruit,...