I always hate opening wine like this as it’s several years too soon, but it comes with the territory, and I’m...
Stewart Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2014
Made from Atlas Peak fruit, this Merlot has a very expressive aroma profile showing savory notes over the blackberry and...
Stewart Cellars, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
I love the acidity in this glass of 777 clone Pinot Noir, which shows black cherry, rhubarb, fall spice and rich oak tones...
Acumen, Napa Valley (California) 2014
A blend of Bordeaux varieties made in a rich, fruit forward style that’s sure to please. Typical blackberry,...
Chelsea Goldschmidt, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2016
A pleasant, red fruit-driven Merlot, with complementary oak spice, savory and clove notes, perfect acid balance and a long...
Stewart Cellars, Sonoma Mountain (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017
A rich expression that avoids cloying viscosity thanks to bright acidity and carefully selected oak. Apple, vanilla,...
Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
A quick search of my reviews over the years likely will show a repetitive use of certain words -- acidity, structure,...
Migration, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
2016 brings a new appellation bottling for Migration, expanding on the previous Russian River Valley bottlings to include...
Migration, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
Another fine Chardonnay from Migration, a producer that is serious about quality and purity of fruit expression. ...
Shooting Star, Lake County (California) Barbera 2016
A reminder that more Barbera should be produced worldwide. Like Pinot Noir, it’s suited for a variety of style...
Marques de Casa Concha, Maipo (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A solid value leader in its range, with true-to-type Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and flavors, warming oak spice, pepper and...
Domaine de Bila-Haut, CĂ´tes du Roussillion Villages Lesquerde (France) 2016
Now here’s a ridiculous value wine for you -- a 60/40 Syrah / Grenache blend that’s multi-faceted, showing...