I love the white wine produced under the Upshot label, and this red blend is no slouch either. It delivers just what...
V. Sattui Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2019
This recent addition to V. Sattui’s stable of Zinfandels is worthy of the line, with bright acidity, blackberry...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) 2020
This label has been around for some time, and over the years it has morphed from a white Bordeaux styled wine into...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) 2018
This is gorgeous bubbly from Steve Rogstad’s team — maybe its best to date. It melds apple and pear...
Livio Felluga, Rosazzo DOCG (Fruili, Italy) 2019
From a winery that prefers to see what is possible rather than try to make things that fit some sort of preconceived...
Ancient Peaks Vineyard, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2018
Here is a Bordeaux variety blend that punches in California style. It’s a huge, ripe expression that...
Ancient Peaks Vineyard, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2019
An unusual blend that works well thanks to savory Syrah character that gets an elegant fruit boost from Petite...
Lotierzo Family Vineyards, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Zinfandel 2019
Zinfandel in the bold style is a true art form — it's difficult to find a balance between ripe fruit, oak influence,...
Niner Wine Estates, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2018
This bold blend isn't just about the bold -- there is nuance to the layers in both aroma and flavor profiles. The...
Niner Wine Estates, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2019
A lively nose of white flowers, pear and nectarine all translate to palate flavors in a dry style with a creamy mid palate...
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2020
I think a little oak serves Chardonnay well, and I often find that no oak versions lack depth and seem simple when...
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2019
Another successful Double L Vineyard Chardonnay in which the oak load is beautifully tuned to the fruit. It adds...