From a site renowned for bold, fruity character comes yet another full throttle Zinfandel. Jeff Runquist has been...
Concannon Vineyard, Livermore Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A historic label with a historic run of Cabernet Sauvignon (I once tasted the 1963 vintage at age 40 or so, and it was...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
As a long-time fan of Eberle Cabernet, I can tell you that I’ve been very impressed with how the wines age –...
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Chardonnay 2020
It is said you get what you pay for, and while that’s not a particular rule of thumb when it comes to wine, that...
Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2021
Yet another 2021 Central Coast region wine that drips with quality and deliciousness. The proceeding begin with...
Sunshine Mountain Vineyard, California (United States) Syrah 2020
This wine got a huge boost from some air time, so decant well to release solid Syrah characteristics of blackberry,...
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Minimal utilization of new oak can really let the unique characteristics of a particular site speak clearly. ...
Aridus Winery & Vineyard, Arizona (United States) Syrah 2019
I have had the pleasure of following this wine over a few vintages now, and it us establishing itself as one of the...
Calera, Central Coast (California) Chardonnay 2021
I call this a loud Chardonnay — loud in the way a perfectly executed trumpet fanfare from a few yards away is...
Calera, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2021
You won’t find much Pinot Noir of this quality at this sort of price. It continues the trending 2021 theme...
Lucy, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Gamay Noir 2022
After ranting for several vintages now about the lack of production of this wine in California these days (only one winery...
619 Wine, San Diego County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
It’s not often I get to put a spotlight on Cabernet Sauvignon from San Diego County. This offering from 619...