High quality Pinot Noir that won’t break the bank -- something you can say about the entire Rodney Strong...
Shale Oak Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Petit Verdot 2014
A subtle wintergreen mint note gets my attention at nosing, and it joins bold black fruit flavors and spice on the...
Heritance Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
A late arrival shows that the trip was worthwhile in this tasty glass of Cabernet Sauvignon that arrived for judging just...
Eponymous, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I’ve been a fan of the Eponymous wines since the 2003 vintage. They always show great finesse, richness and...
Two Angels, Red Hills, Lake County (California) Petite Sirah 2017
A dark side expression of Petite Sirah, which is dark to begin with, of course. The key here is the avoidance of the...
Heirloom Vineyards, Eden Valley (Australia) Riesling 2018
Crisp, correct, delightfully dry Riesling that’s long on acidity, aroma, flavor and finish, showcasing peach and...
Dandelion Vineyards, Barossa (Australia) Shiraz 2017
The heart of a lion is what’s in the glass when you pour the Lionheart of the Barossa. From Carl...
Dandelion Vineyards, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz-Riesling 2017
Delicious Shiraz that really benefits from the addition of 5% Riesling. That small amount of white wine helps pop...
Samuel Charles, High Valley (Lake County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Wildly aromatic in an atypical way for a Sauvignon Blanc, with star jasmine and orange blossom notes dancing with lemon...
TerraPura, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
High toned spice is the calling card on the nose of this budget friendly Cabernet. There’s plenty of typical...
TerraPura, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) Carmenere 2018
A solid Carmenere that balances fruit, pepper, soft oak spice and some earthy minerality in a well-knit package...
TerraPura, Valle del Itata (Chile) Pinot Noir 2018
It’s pretty difficult to find a Pinot Noir of this quality at such a low price. Winemaker Robert Pepi...