Rich Cook
Stolpman Vineyards, Ballard Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County (California) Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown 2023 ($24)
Stolpman has emerged as a strong advocate of Sauvignon Blanc and now produces several versions. The winery’s estate vineyard in...
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William Hill Estate, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 ($16)
This wine from the northern Bay counties isn’t mean to impress with its subtlety or complexity, but it is meant to provide you...
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Titular, Dão (Portugal) Encruzado Reserva 2021 ($15, Dionysos Imports)
Encruzado is a high-quality white varietal almost exclusively grown in the Dão region of Portugal. Dão’s naturally warm climate...
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Poggio Argentiera, Bolgheri Superiore DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Argentiera” 2019 ($119, Volio)
A beautiful wine with a structure like a horizontal funnel – flavorful and expansive ripe and dried cherries at the start of the...
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Unico Zelo, Riverland (South Australia) Fiano “Jade & Jasper” 2023 ($29, Epicurean Wines)
Unico Zelo is a small, up-and-coming winery from Adelaide Hills, Australia. They source their grapes from a variety of vineyards...