Vinho Verde is usually a blend of grapes that’s built for pure refreshment, but this 100% Loureiro kicks things up...
Ancient Peaks Vineyard, Paso Robles – Santa Margarita Ranch (Central Coast, California) 2017
This vintage continues in the established vein of this wine, with full throttle boldness that is well managed. At...
Cadre, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Albariño 2021
Cadre's “Sea Queen” is a very complex Albariño that shows off the Paragon Vineyard’s affinity for...
Cadre, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Grüner Veltliner 2021
Wines like this one will make you wonder why Grüner Veltliner hasn’t taken more of a toehold in...
Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
This bottle nails the cherry cola aromatics of typical Russian River and has a little coconut accent. On the palate...
Lucia, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
Jeff Pisoni blends three famous vineyards for this Estate Cuvée -- Pisoni, Gary’s and Soberanis -- and the...
Truett-Hurst, Rockpile, Sonoma County (California) Petite Sirah 2019
This is a big wine, and most Petite Sirah fans might say it’s not quite big enough. For me, it’s in just...
8 Chains North, Middleburg (Virginia) Albariño 2021
Don’t be put off by some reductive aromas when cracking open this bottle initially – they will swirl off with...
Terra Moretti Vino: A Family Vision with an Eye on Quality
As we slowly come out of the pandemic and travel restrictions ease, it’s good to get back out on the road to make new...
Quivira Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Acacia barrels have been becoming more common in wine world, especially in Sauvignon Blanc. Here, it imparts a nice...
Michele Chiarlo, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
A typical Barbera aroma profile gets things started here, with cherry and a little charred oak front and center, and a...
Villa Maria, Wairau Valley (Marlborough, New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
That’s brisk, baby! A bright asparagus driven aroma profile carries secondary notes of lemon, stone and...