Yes, this bottle does say “Syrah” on the label instead of “Shiraz” as usual in Australia, and it...
Herzog Lineage, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
This offers an acid-driven style that I really appreciate in Cabernet – there’s real food friendliness here,...
McManis Family Vineyards, Lodi (San Joaquin County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Don’t forget – sometimes there is real value to be found below eye level at your favorite retailer. Due...
Raymond Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2020
Not everything burned down in Napa Valley in 2020 as some reports might have you believe, as this delicious Merlot...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Barbera 2021
There’s not a lot of Barbera coming out of California’s central coast region, but Gary Eberle has been...
JL Wood, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2021
This relatively new producer makes several different Chardonnay bottlings, and this “Premier” offering hits...
Lone Cardinal, California (United States) Zinfandel 2021
This wine will benefit hugely from some time in the decanter, as a little reductive note needs some time to blow...
Estancia, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Solid varietal character, bold structure and layered aromas and flavors for thirteen bucks? And usually obtainable...
Jeff Runquist, Amador County (California) Sangiovese 2020
Here’s a lesson in a bottle about reading too much into the alcohol content on the label. This bottle weighs...
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, Swan Creek (North Carolina) Sagrantino 2021
The Sagrantino grape is perhaps the big red monster of the wine world – It can make Petite Sirah seem delicate and...
Walnut Creek Winery, American (United States) Riesling 2022
This comes from a new-to-me producer that hails from Holt, Missouri, and it serves to continue to solidify my view of the...
Dark Horse, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
The front label of this bottle of seeks to give the prospective buyer a clue as to what they might expect with these...