This isn’t a typical Paso Robles Cabernet. It is brilliant in color, with great clarity and brightness. ...
Cadre, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Owner/Winemaker John Niven’s opening salvo is a fine one indeed, and his knowledge of what works in the Edna Valley...
Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley (California) Sangiovese 2018
If you like your Sangiovese on the spicy side, this fits the bill with cinnamon and allspice complementing the bright...
Shared Notes, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
WOW! This is a very expressive wine – no surprise considering the source – with spiced pear and quince...
Truett-Hurst, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2019
Truett-Hurst’s “Red Rooster” is a bright, super ripe Zinfandel that gets all the lively jammy flavors...
Pascual Toso, Mendoza (Argentina) Chardonnay 2021
Argentina is about much more than Malbec. Cabernet, Bonarda, and Torrontes probably come to mind, but Chardonnay...
Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2019
Opolo is best known for its Mountain Zinfandel, which can tend toward the bombastic (fans would say pleasantly so), but...
L’Ecole No. 41, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) Merlot 2019
This is a subtle, well rounded Merlot that shows a bit tight at present, but one that will unwind nicely with a few years...
Seavey Vineyard, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2019
There is a lot going on here, so much so that you will want to give this a long decanting so as not to miss out on any...
Firesteed, Oregon (United States) Pinot Noir 2021
Here is a bright, lively and true-to-region Pinot Noir at an unassuming price that will have you thinking "house...
Hertelendy Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2017
I have been impressed by Hertelendy's offerings to date, and this blend continues the string. It is bold but...
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2020
J. Lohr's "Pure Paso" continues its run as something unique in the marketplace, and the winery clearly shows...