I went absolutely gaga over the 2018 version of this wine, and I’m glad to see this new vintage cross my desk. ...
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Carneros (California) 2015
Aaaahhhhh… here is a dream you won’t want to wake from. When it comes to Cuvée de Prestige...
Bonny Doon Vineyard, Central Coast (California) 2022
I have been waiting for an orange wine to come along that I would consider not just a curiosity, but attractive and...
Broadside, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
There is some bold charred oak here that takes this Cabernet into what I call the smoked meat zone, which will please...
Broadside, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
After sourcing fruit from two Paso Robles sub AVA’s — Santa Margarita Ranch and the Willow Creek District...
LaZarre, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2019
LaZarre's Moshina is a big boy that is ready for a long decanting and a well marbled piece of meat in a peppercorn...
O’Shaughnessy, Howell Mountain – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
O’Shaughnessy's Howell Mountain Cabernet straddle the line between old and new school styles, with rustic tannins...
Portlandia, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Sometimes just a little bit of something else can really give Cabernet a boost. In this case, 1 percent Syrah adds a...
Salvestrin, St. Helena – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
There is a tell in this wine that tips me into the St. Helena zone – it’s the black and blue character that...
Sleeping Giant, Coombsville – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Already a pretty generous wine, this is all about rich, dark fruit and a plush midpalate texture for it to ride on. ...
VML Wine, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
The dark, earthy expression possible with Pinot Noir is on display here, joined with mixed dark cherry fruit, a fair...
Carol Shelton, Central Coast (California) 2021
Carol Shelton’s “Coquille Rouge” continues its success with the 2021 vintage, and it show’s...