Here is a Cabernet that's just starting to show its potential. Winemaker Patrick Muran has worked with this...
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
There is a firm grip here that I don't associate with Pinot Noir often, but this particular site seems to show it...
Domaine Carneros, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2019
This is masterful Pinot Noir — it shows Carneros with its stony notes, and they support deep cherry and strawberry...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Always a late release thanks to its rustic tannin profile, this vintage of Duckhorn's Howell Mountain Cabernet again shows...
Migration, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
There is forward oak influence in this bottling, but it serves the fruit load well, adding layered spice and toast notes...
Oregon: Pinot Noir is Just the Beginning…
If I were to mention a state to you and ask what wine you associate with that region, your answer would likely contain two or...
MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
Here's a ripe side Chardonnay — at least on the ripe side for this producer, but it's managed by lively acidity and...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2019
Winemaker Steve Rogstad has been making wine for Cuvaison for 20 years, and I’m guessing that the winery’s...
Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Napa Valley’s 2018 keeps rolling out boffo Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly when the hands of winemakers with...
Brandlin Estate, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Brandlin Estate owner Thomas Schmidheiny gets the short version of his name on this barrel selection of the best the...
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
Cherry cola and a little nutmeg tip the provenance of this rich expression of Russian River fruit. It's ready to...
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
If you are into the funky side of Pinot Noir, this one will ring your bells. The "dank" in the nose is...