Whenever I taste a Grenache from this region, I wonder why I don’t see more of it. This is a fine example,...
Cala De Poeti, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2020
Here is a very young wine that shows the vibrancy of its youth in its firm tannic structure, which, as it subsides, will...
Fox and the Flock, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2019
It’s not easy to find Pinot Noir of this quality at such a low price point. It opens with aromas of ripe...
Frei Brothers, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Always a solid value, this bottling shows sense of place with a tightrope red and black fruit act that keeps good...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
V. Sattui’s “entry level” Cabernet is always a value leader when it comes to Napa Valley, and it...
Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi (San Joaquin Valley, California) Zinfandel 2020
Here is another solid offering from Oak Farm Vineyards – one built for near term enjoyment. Pulsing pepper on...
Pioneer Town, California (United States) 2018
A wine labeled “Red Blend” should deliver one thing above all else, and that one thing is deliciousness. ...
Jeff Runquist, Amador County (California) Zinfandel 2019
Bold foothills style is on full display in this estate selection Zinfandel, with what I like to call razzleberry character...
Samuel Lindsay, Lodi (San Joaquin Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
There’s a fair amount of oak influence in this Cabernet, but the fruit handles it well. The blackberry and...
Serene Cellars, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
It’s not just Napa Valley that delivered the goods in 2018. This beautiful Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...
Three Finger Jack, Lodi (San Joaquin Valley, California) Chardonnay 2020
This is an interesting take on America’s most beloved grape – it’s quite oak forward, and it has a...
Z. Alexander Brown, Monterey / Santa Barbara / Sonoma Counties (California) Pinot Noir 2020
This Pinot Noir shows off the style that was adapted by many producers in the mid 2000s – a fleshy, ripe fruit...