Crisp and bright, this is a wine that deserves wider attention, with the bright feel of Riesling, the flavor profile of...
Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Lemberger 2021
The Lemberger grape tends toward the Beaujolais side of the spectrum to begin with, making a no oak version being a...
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
I’ve been a big fan of this, Navarro’s “mid-line” Pinot Noir, for many years, and this vintage reminds...
Belle Fiore, Rogue Valley (Oregon) 2019
Blending experiments are a favorite practice among intrepid winemakers, particularly at small producers that allow the...
Tom Eddy Wines, Knights Valley – Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Tom Eddy keeps the great Cabernet coming, and not just from Napa Valley sources. This Knights Valley offering from a...
Palazzo, Napa Valley (California) 2018
Scott Palazzo continues to turn out the hits. This Cabernet Sauvignon forward blend shows sturdy oak tones that are...
Branches Estate, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2018
Branches Estate Pinot Noir kicks things off with kirsch aromas joined by notes of crushed rock and dried herbs. The...
McIlroy, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
Chardonnay is the number one seller in white wine world, largely because there seems to be endless stylistic...
Ragtag Wine Company, Paso Robles – El Pomar District (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This wine shows why Cabernet from this Paso Robles east side district is sought after – It’s bright, juicy,...
Scheid, Monterey County (California) Roussanne 2021
Roussanne isn’t often a center stage soloist, but this wine shows star quality with vibrant acidity that tames the...
Serene Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Though this wine is a fairly late release at the age of seven, it could have gone even longer before leaving the...
William Hill, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This William Hill Cabernet takes me back to my early days of tasting Napa Valley wines, where a little green character was...