The Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5 Red is usually a favorite of mine in the Paraduxx line, and it rings my bell again with...
Solterra Winery, South Coast (California) Malbec 2019
This is a lively, fresh Malbec that is long on pepper and savory notes that contract the black and blue berry fruit...
Peer Review: Winemaker Challenge Platinum Award Winners
As the director of several major wine competitions, I find it endlessly interesting to taste and review the variety of wines...
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
This is a WOW Pinot Noir of the first order, carefully shepherded into a deeply layered expression that balances varietal...
Husch, Mendocino (California) Chenin Blanc 2021
Not only has Husch Vineyards remained dedicated to Chenin Blanc for many years, but they continue to produce one of the...
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (San Luis Obispo County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
This might be the Pinot Noir bargain of the vintage. It is bright and structured, with the oak nicely matched to the...
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (San Luis Obispo County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
A decided step up from the 2020 “regular” Estate bottling on current offer, Laetitia's 2019 Reserve du Domaine...
Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
Hallberg is a favorite vineyard site of mine, and it’s always a pleasure to taste a different take on it. ...
Jeff Runquist, Amador County (California) Barbera 2020
This Barbera from Jeff Runquist is what I call a tightrope walker – it is vibrantly ripe, but it’s got the...
Jeff Runquist, San Joaquin County (California) Petit Verdot 2020
Petit Verdot continues to find fans as a stand alone variety for its juicy power and ability to soak in spice from the...
Lucy, by Pisoni Family Vineyards, Monterey County (California) 2021
Lucy “Pico Blanco” is a new wine from Jeff Pisoni, and after tasting it I’m guessing that it will be...
Clean Slate, Mosel (Germany) Riesling 2020
Clean Slate Riesling, imported from Germany by Winebow, is a perfect summer sipper at a price that will get you all the...