Most folks blind tasting this wine will likely guess that this wine is an aromatic white from somewhere in Italy, and the...
Dough, Oregon (United States) Pinot Noir 2021
Rose-y and strawberry cherry aromas get things started in this budget friendly Pinot Noir, and the palate follows suit in...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2021
The finale in a set from Dutton Estate to cross my desk, this wine shows why some producers (thankfully) just can’t...
Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley (California) 2017
The decision to hold this wine for a late release was a wise one. It shows real "Super Tuscan” flair...
Lupo Meraviglia, Puglia IGT (Italy) 2020
Don’t let the squat packaging fool you -- this is a big bomber of a wine from the heel of the boot in southern...
Ameztoi, Getariako Txakolina DO (Pays Basque, Spain) 2022
As the vibe turns to colored leaves, chilly temps and shorter days, you can still grab a little taste of summer in a glass...
Marchelle, Mendocino, Sonona and Santa Barbara Counties (California) Chardonnay 2021
In music, a tritone is the interval that is halfway between the root and the octave. It is sometimes referred to as...
Madeira: So Much More Than Sweet
Madeira brings different images to mind for different people. Some see a beautiful island off the coast of Morocco, while...
Castello di Amorosa, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
As is typical for this bottling, there is plenty of wood spice, but it will integrate well with a little bottle aging as...
Opolo, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2021
The gang at Opolo can do more than Zinfandel, as evidenced by this Maestro bottling. Wildflowers are bold in the...
C.L Butaud, Texas High Plains AVA (Texas) 2021
Oklahoma isn’t the only place where the wind comes sweeping down the plain — the Texas panhandle gets more...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
Interesting that two Dutton Estate Pinot Noirs split the vote evenly on a recent blind tasting with my group — this...