Here is a wonderfully refreshing, peach-driven Verdejo that will likely have you punching the reorder button after the...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Once again, Spottswoode delivers all I can ask for in Sauvignon Blanc thanks to the multi-faceted fermentation and aging...
Acumen PEAK, Atlas Peak – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I am a huge fan of this wine. I think tasters occasionally come across a combination of vineyard source and winemaking...
Castello di Amorosa, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Here is a fine Russian River Valley interpretation of Pinot Noir, one that’s focused on cherry cola, rhubarb and dry earth...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2019
In a blind tasting this wine got “BINGO” on my card for its depth, power and elegance. It showcases...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2018
The 2018 Discussion is sourced from a heady collection of vineyards — Three Palms, Patzimaro, Rector Creek, Monitor...
Ladera Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
This bottle shows the funky side of Russian River Pinot in this vintage, delivering rich damp earth character over black...
Morgan Winery, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Albariño 2021
Albariño continues to make inroads in the Golden State, with more and more locations coming on line each...
Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Riesling 2021
Here is a technically off-dry Riesling that presents as though it were quite dry thanks to racy acidity. Riesling...
Sarah’s Vineyard, Edna Valley (California) Albariño 2021
Winemaker Tim Slater leans into the bracing characteristics of the coastal fruit here, with aromas of flintrock, lemon,...
Torre de Palma, Alentejano (Portugal) Arinto – Alvarinho 2021
If you are looking for Champagne-like acidity to cut through a particular dish but don’t want the carbonation, this...
Chappellet, Carneros (California) Chardonnay 2020
I find the Robert Young clone is often present in Chardonnays that I like, and this single block offering from...