Bold Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, as you might expect, but one with nuance and structure for aging. ...
Fortino, Santa Clara Valley (California) Charbono 2016
This under-heralded appellation cries out for attention in this superb bottle of Charbono. Likely from a very old...
Niner Wine Estates, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2017
Another deftly handled wine from winemaker Molly Bohlman, where the rhubarb driven profile is joined by easy fall spice,...
Ranchero Cellars, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Carignane 2016
The proprietary name couldn’t have been more appropriately chosen here. This is a monster, restrained yet...
Baileyana, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2017
Always a great bottle of Pinot Noir, with a great mix of red and black cherry fruit, damp earth, soft spice and great...
River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2017
An easy drinking Chardonnay at a great price that delivers Sonoma in a glass. Sunny apple and peach, with soft spice and a...
Trella Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Gruner Veltliner 2016
Another player heard from in the Umpqua Valley Grüner Veltliner arena, and it’s another good one. ...
Macchia, Lodi (California) Zinfandel 2017
From the reined in side of the Macchia stable. It’s great to have a spectrum of Zins to choose from at a...
Carol Shelton Wines, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Carignane 2016
A favorite winemaker of mine, and a favorite wine of mine from here extensive portfolio. Carol likes the light...
Macchia, Amador County (California) Zinfandel 2017
Perhaps better known as a source for Barbera, this vineyard does everything well, including Zinfandel. This...
Prospect Cellars, Amador County (California) Petite Sirah 2016
The judges loved the Petite Sirah flights, including this tasty wine from a winery that is new to me. A generously...
Brecon Estate, Monterey (California) Petite Sirah 2016
A pulsing, sweet, fruit-driven Petite with powerful pepper and spice that tames the ripe character and makes for a very...