This worthy steed rides out of Horse Heaven Hills as a rich, deeply expressive Merlot, flashing an intense bouquet of...
Marques de Caceres, Rioja (Spain) 2016
This is a special bottling from Rioja that sits outside the traditional designations of Reserva or Gran Reserva, but hits...
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Classic Napa Cabernet from a longtime favorite producer of mine. Blackberry, cassis, mild dried herbs, structured...
Frescobaldi, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
It's an unusual treat to get to taste the “regular” Chianti Classico and the Riserva from the same vintage...
V. Sattui Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2017
Spot-on Zinfandel – one that needs a little time for all of its charms to show. Tightly wound red fruit, dill...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2017
Sattui’s long relationship with this vineyard has paid big dividends for both over the years, and does so again in this...
Ryder Estate, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2017
A light style, with rich red fruit, oak spice and rhubarb aromas and flavors. Lively acidity holds everything...
Longford Estate, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
Fresh and lively and full of spice, this is a full-pleasure Pinot Noir with a faint hint of brett adding interest rather...
Cameron Hughes, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Lot 686 is a red fruit-driven Cabernet for fans of oak spice, one where the wood tones come right up to the cherry and...
La Fea, Cariñena DO (Aragón, Spain) Viura / Chardonnay 2018
An interesting blend, combining the nutty character of Viura with the lemon crème character of Chardonnay,...
Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) 2014
This is another stellar sparkler from Presqu’ile, one that shows classic “no dosage” character, and yet...
Frescobaldi, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
Solid Chianti Classico from this fabled producer, delivering classic tart cherry, brushy herbs and focused acidity...