This soulful 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir greets you with a lush bouquet of sweet, spiced red cherries, black plums, delicate...
Peterson Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Bradford Mountain Vineyard Petit Verdot 2019 ($40)
The folks at Peterson pride themselves on zero intervention style winemaking, and they aren’t afraid to bottle small lots that...
Still by Hattingley (England) Chardonnay 2022 ($34)
One of the first in the portfolio made by current winemaker Robert MacCulloch MW (Master of Wine – nice get!) and it’s the sort...
Hundred Suns, The Rocks District (Oregon) River Rock Vineyard Syrah 2021 ($62)
The Rocks District sits just across the Oregon-Washington border from Washington’s Walla Walla, and is known for its rocky soils...
J. Wilkes Wines, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Blanc 2022 ($35)
I’ve been on record for a long time while maintaining that Pinot Blanc is among the world’s most under-rated varieties. Known as...
Papapietro Perry, Sonoma Coast (California) Campbell Ranch Pinot Noir 2021 ($66)
The earthy side of the variety is on full display here, with a snoot full o’dirt starting the proceedings, and finding its way...
Famille Perrin, Vin de France (France) Rosé Reserve “La Vieille Ferme” NV ($13, Vineyard Brands)
Is seems unfair that there are so many sparkling wines that are quite presentable at bargain prices while equally good table...
Casale del Giglio, Lazio IGP (Italy) Cesanese 2021 ($20, Maverick Wine Company)
The Cesanese grape is grown in the hills around Rome. At its best, it can be a rich red wine with ripe fruit and a bit of a...