A pleasantly light side expression of SLH, with red cherry and dry earth notes joined by touches of cola and brown...
Bernardus, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2016
Sierra Mar is one of the higher elevation vineyards in the appellation…which means steeper slopes and better...
Hahn, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2017
This Chardonnay is recommended for fans of oodles of oak spice that’s well tempered by bright fruit that is ripe...
Famiglia Pasqua, Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) 2013
A lighter side expression of the region, one that features expressive blackberry fruit, moderate oak toast, vanilla and...
Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
Always a solid representation of the appellation, right in the center stylistically, with black cherry, damp earth...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) 2017
A crisp white blend reminiscent of Italian whites like Orvieto, which makes its domestic desert southwest origin all the...
Buty, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) 2015
A lovely expression of Walla Walla Syrah that gets a little push from the addition of 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3%...
Hagafen, Lake County (California) Riesling 2018
Still the domestic Riesling naysayers won’t come around -- but they might be coaxed by this floral off dry...
Bargetto, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
A great value in a big red Pinot Noir where red fruit rules the day, joined by notes of vanilla, dry earth minerality and...
Pomar Junction, El Pomar District, Paso Robles (California) 2017
Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier blend beautifully here, with a crisp stone fruit mix joined by soft spice and moderate...
Halter Ranch, Adelaida District, Paso Robles (California) 2016
A stellar vintage for this bottling -- and that’s saying something about this Bordeaux styled blend that’s...
Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Sangiovese 2015
I see this vineyard designation on a fair amount of Italian varietal wines from the Santa Barbara, and for good...