This new project in Lodi touts zero sugar, zero carbs wines, which means no residual sugar is left at the end of fermentation,...
Á Deux Têtes, Oakville – Napa Valley (California) Oakville Ranch Vineyard Grenache 2019 ($115)
The 2019 Grenache from Oakville Ranch Vineyard, adorned with iconic artwork by Stanley Mouse – famed for his iconic Grateful...
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Arkenstone, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon “NVD” 2021 ($111)
Arkenstone is one of the premier and relatively new generation of wineries located on Howell Mountain, although this wine is a...
Kivelstadt Cellars, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Lyon Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc “The Family Secret” 2022 ($23)
Lyon Vineyards is a large biodynamic and sustainable vineyard in Alexander Valley. They pride themselves on their biodiversity,...
Drouhin Vaudon, Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons (Burgundy, France) 2022 ($60, Dreyfus Ashby)
Back in the 1960s, Robert Drouhin, head of the venerable Beaune-based firm of Joseph Drouhin, had the vision to buy vineyard...
Fort Ross, Fort Ross-Seaview (Sonoma County, California) Fort Ross Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022 ($44)
This is the second vintage of this wine, and it’s coming on line in style – made by Jeff Pisoni in the fleshy and crisp style...
The Prisoner, Napa Valley (California) Red Wine 2022 ($52)
Just as there are sweet spots in wine, there are sweet spots in pricing. Increasingly The Prisoner is producing red wines that...
Domaine de Saint Cosme, IGP Vaucluse, Principauté D’Orange (Rhône Valley, France) “Les Deux Albion” 2023 ($25, Winebow)
Labeling aside, do not miss this wine. The Domaine de Saint Cosme is a top producer of red wine, especially their extraordinary...
Girasole, Mendocino County (California) Pinot Blanc 2023 ($16)
California Pinot Blanc is rather all over the map stylistically. This one lands nicely in the Alsace camp, with crisp acidity,...
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Sparkling Brut Rosé NV ($39)
This is a little more difficult to find than the NV Brut from Roederer Estate, but if you’re looking for a little strawberry to...