As more and more varietally labeled examples of Petit Verdot come to market, I can’t help but be reminded of singles...
Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley (California) Sangiovese 2019
Castello di Amorosa's Napa Valley Sangiovese continues to carry bold stylistic markers in 2019, with ripe black cherry,...
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Malbec 2021
Stephen Reustle proves again that his brand is about more than “just” Grüner Veltliner with this vibrant...
Muse Vineyards, Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) 2019
We California folk call this “the other Shenandoah Valley” with tongue fully in cheek. A wine like this...
Tall Dark Stranger, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2021
Argentina continues to take the lead when it comes to budget friendly Malbec. This offering might jump into your...
Carol Shelton, Fountaingrove District, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2019
Razzleberry and spice is a good summary of this bottling, just one of the many Zinfandel bottlings Carol Shelton brings us...
Carruth Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Adam Carruth’s San Diego winery team has a knack for sourcing, as evidenced by this fine Cabernet. It’s...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Zinfandel 2020
Winemaker Chris Eberle brings us this well reined in Zinfandel – one that delivers food friendly acidity and layered...
Lake Chelan Winery, Columbia Valley (Washington) Syrah 2019
This bottling does what Syrah from this region often does, presenting a little auto shop aromatic up front that can be off...
Cattleya, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
Cattleya's “Cuvée Number Eight” Pinot Noir is yet another high energy wine from Bibiana Gonzales-Rave...
Cattleya, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
This Pinot Noir shows solid structure right out of the gate, with a fine-tuned mix of black cherry and oak spice that are...
Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This iconic bottling is once again worthy of the badge, which you might expect from what has shown to be a stellar vintage...