This fruit was picked just before the Glass Fire that took away a huge swath of the 2020 harvest in Napa Valley. ...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
This continues a long line of classic Sauvignon Blancs from winemaker Aron Weinkauf, who is clearly the mad scientist of...
Morgan Winery, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Albariño 2022
Morgan has been working with the Albariño grape for a few vintages now, and I think the wine is starting to hit its...
Morgan Winery, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Rosé of Grenache 2022
Morgan's Rosé of Grenache is a crowd pleaser that’s on the dry side — meaning it’s a candidate for...
Ladera Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Move over Pinot Noir — clones matter in other wines as well. This offering is a 52/48 blend of Clone 1 and...
Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
This is for fans of forward oak that is balanced by racy acidity and a citrus tinged fruit profile. The citrusy...
Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
This fairly large-production wine always amazes for its quality, and in 2021 the winemaking team seizes on the opportunity...
Chappellet, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
The “Grower Collection” from Chappellet reaches to some fine sources for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The...
Masciarelli, Colline Teatine Rosato IGT (Abruzzo, Italy) Montepulciano 2022
Here is a saucy style of Rosé that pops dry and refreshing. I haven’t experienced many pink wines made...
Argyle Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022
This Rosé of Pinot Noir is made in a light, tart style, with a little peppery edge to it. The bone dry vibe...
Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Los Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2021
Cuvaison's 2021 Los Carneros Pinot Noir shows vibrancy, weight and silky texture. This has some Carneros crushed...
Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Los Carneros (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
I appreciate a wine that takes you on a journey from beginning to end, and Cuvaison's Sauvignon Blanc is a great example...