A very different Brut Rosé — it’s quite apple driven, and shows deep brioche aromatics thanks to thirty...
Clockwise, Napa Valley (California) 2020
If you are still put off by the idea of a non-cork closure on a wine in this price range, this screw cap offering might be...
Clockwise, Yountville – Napa Valley (California) 2020
This label is coming into its own, and it’s a fine vintage from which to do so considering the scarcity of Napa...
Alma de Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022
Here’s a very unusual and flavorful Rosé — it is long on stone fruit aromas and flavors in a delicious...
Alma de Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
This is a fine, down-the-middle California expression of Sauvignon Blanc, showing zippy melon and Meyer lemon fruit offset...
Audax, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This label — a single wine each vintage — continues to impress with its ripe style that’s nicely reined...
Balverne, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
I will admit it — I’m a real snob when it comes to Chardonnay. I can be a solid NO on the nose alone,...
MacRostie, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
Minimal oak influence does a great service to this Chardonnay, allowing the acidity and fruit character to shine and get...
Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
Morgan's Twelve Clones Pinot Noir is always a solid value leader, and typically made to be ready to go right out of the...
Sella & Mosca, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2022
Warm weather pushed up the harvest date in 2022, delivering in this instance a fresh, ripe style with no sharp...
Sella & Mosca, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG (Sardinia, Italy) 2021
Some lees stirring adds to the deep yellow color and the tannic textural impression of this Vermentino, and the granitic...
Balverne, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
Winemaker Alex Holman had to be glad to see the 2021 vintage come to a close with none of the issues that the previous...