This wine has spot-on typical Portuguese blend profile, with rich black fruit, soft spice, supple tannins and a tarry,...
Ironstone, Sierra Foothills (California) Cabernet Franc 2019
Ironstone's Reserve Cabernet Franc shows Foothills tannin structure, with good overall ripeness and well tamed bell pepper...
Ironstone, Lodi (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Here is a nice, drinkable Cabernet that delivers the goods at a nice price. It’s got solid varietal character,...
Tongue Dancer, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Tongue Dancer's “The Sly One” is an aptly titled wine that sneaks up on you, seducing with aromas of black...
Tongue Dancer, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
There is a little heat showing in this, but it will please fans of full throttle Pinot pleasure. You get spiced...
Sicilia DOC Part 2: The Wines
At last, we’re back to the Garden Isle of the Mediterranean after a brief foray into bubbles to put a nice bow on...
Cono Sur, Chile (South America) Pinot Noir 2020
I continue to be impressed with this label and what it can deliver for such a modest price. I can taste the...
Castello del Terriccio, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2017
You will think you are drinking at a much higher tier when you sample this Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend. A...
Ancient Peaks Vineyard, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Merlot 2019
Here is a lusty Merlot for fans of oak spice. That said, it's not overdone in any way, and the fruit is not only up...
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
This is one of the more reined in iterations of this bottling that I can recall, one dominated by a mix of bright red...
Head High, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2020
Irrepressible Chardonnay -- so pretty, with floral aromas supported by lemon, apple and pear notes. The palate...
MC4, St. Helena, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This wine get hold of the old school Napa style, and that's a good thing in my book. Blackberry, currants, mild...