This Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, fresh, acid driven wine that bursts with aroma and flavor, featuring pink grapefruit,...
Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley (California) 2014
This sparkling wine was disgorged after about four years on the lees, no dosage and estate fruit -- 100% Chardonnay, with...
Argiolas, Sardinia (Italy) Vermentino 2018
Aromas of nut and melon start up the layered nose, and there’s a dash of vanilla adding interest. Signature...
Produttori del Barbaresco, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2017
No oak -- The original producer (as a 19 producer co-op, now 51 producers) of Barbaresco offers this wine to drink while...
Saucelito Canyon, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Zinfandel 2016
A much earlier vintage of this wine was a revelation for me back in the day, and looking back it’s easy to see...
Grassini Family Vineyards, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Spiced pear jumps from the glass, teasing a potentially sweet palate, but turning the tables with bright acidity, a little...
Saucelito Canyon, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Grenache Blanc 2018
A floral/tropical nose leads to a crisp palate of sweet lime, tart peach and papaya fruit, riding racy acidity through a...
Terredora Di Paolo, Taurasi DOCG (Campania, Italy) Aglianico 2012
Just what Taurasi should be -- bold, dark and peppery, with a huge tannic structure that’s just now becoming...
Acinum, Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) 2015
A young-ish Amarone that will take some time to resolve itself, but already showing a nice tension between palate weight...
Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2016
Swan, Mt. Eden and Pommard clones are the base elements of the blend, and 13% alcohol clues you into the cool climate...
Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley (California) Syrah 2016
Probably one of the coldest Syrah sites in the state brings us this gorgeous wine, one focused on white pepper, soft cedar...
Broglia, Gavi di Gavi (Piedmont, Italy) Cortese 2018
Popping lemon / lime on the nose, with linear delivery as palate flavors over searing acidity that carries the finish well...