There is a great energy to this wine -- one that 2021 wines from California's Central Coast seem to have in common -- that...
Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2018
Winemaker Kimberlee Nichols showcases a ripe side expression of Merlot in this 100% Clone 181 bottling, letting bright...
Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2019
This is a serious crowd pleaser of a Merlot, and by that I mean that it’s juicy and plush enough that folks who like...
Dutcher Crossing, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2017
I like the fact that I’m seeing older wines that are current releases crossing my desk in this world of...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Lemberger 2020
Whether labeled as Lemberger or as Blaufrankisch, this is a grape deserving more respect as a red variety suitable for...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Merlot 2020
Fox Run's beautiful Reserve Merlot will spin the East Coast red wine detractors around. There isn’t any overt...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Cabernet Franc 2020
This is classic Cabernet Franc on the nose -- really a textbook example of varietal character. Cherry, raspberry,...
Fox Run Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) 2017
Here’s a classy Blanc de Blancs that is long on crisp apple character from its 100% estate grown Chardonnay. A...
Fox Run Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Chardonnay 2020
A solid, cool climate-styled example of Chardonnay that, though barrel fermented and full flavored, carries the kind of...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Riesling 2020
Fox Run's “Silvan” Riesling is dry but not bitingly so, and it carries some weight and texture thanks to some...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Dry Riesling 2020
If acidity is what you’re after when thinking of a good food pairing, you’ve got it right here in Fox Run's...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Semi-Dry Riesling 2020
Fox Run 2020 Semi-Dry Riesling continues the stylistic cues of the line-up with the vibrant acidity, and comes in just off...