The lip-stinger! Yes, acid is the order of the day in this glass, but there’s more than pucker to please your...
Gratus Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Petite Sirah 2015
Here’s a plush, full bodied Petite Sirah that delivers the classic varietal profile without being overly ripe or...
The Vineyard House, Oakville, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The stellar Napa Valley 2013 vintage is on suitable display here, with full throttle true to type aromas followed by a...
Tamarack Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This is late release from 2013 celebrating a business milestone, and one certainly worthy of the occasion. ...
Silver Ghost Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
If this isn’t already on the by the glass list at your favorite wine bar, someone there isn’t paying...
ZD Wines, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2017
This winery is on a roll at the moment, and this Pinot Noir keeps the momentum going. Lively red fruit, rhubarb,...
Calla Lily, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Winemaker Cary Gott kicks it up a notch with this third iteration of AUDAX, and I’ll kick up the score a notch to...
Merry, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
The Klopp Ranch bottling, year to year, is one of my favorites from the Merry Edwards winery. There’s a damp...
Balletto, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2015
A lovely cool-climate example of Syrah, one that bears repeating across the variety in California where it’s...
Two Angels, High Valley (Monterey County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A fresh, zesty Sauvignon Blanc from a great source area. This vintage delivers crisp lemon and soft melon aromas and...
Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Wakefield consistently delivers wines with true sense of place across multiple price points, and I couldn’t be more...
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The Fay Vineyard wines have always struck me as more on the red fruit side of the spectrum, with raspberry and cherry...