This line is made under the auspices of winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen of MacRostie fame, who collaborates with James Beard...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
The Musqué clone of Sauvignon Blanc displays tropical fruit notes that make it a totally different sort of animal...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
I’ve said it before, and I hope I will say it again — I’m enjoying the trend toward more balance in...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022
This is a bit atypical for a Rosé from the variety, but that works in its favor here. It’s a very dry,...
Greywacke, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
I am seeing something of a trend in New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – one that is pulling back on bombastic, overt...
Loveblock Vintners, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
The “regular” Sauvignon Blanc bottling from Loveblock shows signature New Zealand style, continuing a regional...
Seña, Valle de Aconcagua (Chile) 2021
Terroir is definitely a palpable thing in Chile, and it is on display here, with specific regional mineral character up...
Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita Ranch – Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Winemaker Mike Sinor obviously selected best barrels for this offering — it is bold Paso Cabernet to be sure, but...
Belnavis, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Here is a nicely dialed-in Cabernet Sauvignon that utilizes a dollop of Cabernet Franc to advantage, adding a subtle but...
Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain District – Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2019
Wow! A unanimous “wine of the night” with my tasting group (an extremely rare feat). This stuff is...
The Professionals Weigh In: Sommelier Challenge Platinum Award Winners
The Challenge Series of wine competitions was conceived by original Wine Review Online publisher Robert Whitley to offer...
Cerebella, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Franc 2017
With so much Cabernet Sauvignon being crafted in a way that eliminates any sort of green character, it’s good to...