If it's possible to have a Burgundian take on Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine accomplishes the task with finesse. It...
B.R. Cohn, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
It’s great fun to find great wines when tasting blind, and it’s even more fun to find great inexpensive wines...
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Easy to find just about anywhere in the 50 states, this wine from Francis Coppola Diamond Collection is a solid go-to...
Furthermore Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
This Pinot Noir is a bright and lively expression of Rosella’s Vineyard, one that shows energetic aromas of ripe...
Long Valley Ranch, Monterey County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Monterey may not be your first option when looking for Cabernet, but it has had a presence in the region that predates...
O’Connell Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Here’s a lighter, brighter breezier expression of Russian River. It shows lively mixed red fruit, rhubarb,...
Duck Hunter Wines, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
I looked up my review of the last vintage of Duck Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc, and the same words apply here to the...
Aristotle, Monterey County (California) Petite Sirah 2020
This wine’s pricing might just make some folks jump on the “P.S. I Love You” bandwagon. I’m...
Carol Shelton, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2020
I think it’s fair to say that five plus great vintages in a row of a particular wine qualifies it as something...
Macchia, Lodi (San Joaquin Valley, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2020
A label that is known for full throttle product is wise to keep the pedal to the metal. Mission accomplished with...
Martin Codax, Rias Baixas DO (Galicia, Spain) Albariño 2020
Perfectly fresh, floral and fruity on the nose, this fine Albariño brings those elements to bear as palate flavors...
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2019
I love Stephen Reustle’s approach to winemaking – he is bent on letting sense of place speak without any sort...