A complete other side of the coin from the 2018 version of this wine, the 2019 shows more of the newer Napa style, with...
Planet Oregon, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2019
There is quite a bit of depth on the nose of this bold Oregon Pinot Noir. Lively cherry fruit is joined by ripe...
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
This wine leans white Burgundy in the best of ways, and while it's lurking in the background now, I see it coming forward over...
Blackbird Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2017
A classic Napa Valley profile of blackberry, cassis, soft dried herbs get gentle handling that allows the fruit to shine...
Ascevi Luwa, Collio DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2020
Stony minerality, lemon and peach aromas translate directly to flavors here, with great acidity extending the mid palate...
Ascevi Luwa, Friuli Isonzo DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) Friulano 2020
Sweet grapefruit, loquat and flowers drive the aromatics, and the fruit shines on the palate with finely tuned acidity...
Dirt Diva, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2020
This is a fun glass of red wine with a fig and razzleberry nose and solid delivery of same on the palate. It offers...
Fort Ross, Fort Ross – Seaview, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
This rich yet balanced Pinot Noir shows aromas and flavors of lively black cherry, moderate oak toast and a little stemmy...
Fort Ross, Fort Ross – Seaview, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
This wine says richness from the initial nosing to the long finish. Notes of lemon creme, apple are graced by...
J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Funky! I appreciate the balance of dry/damp earth and black cherry fruit notes here, and they hold together through...
Sea Slopes, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
An easy going style of Chardonnay, with a plush texture that carries apple, pear and nut flavors over bright...
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) GrĂĽner Veltliner 2018
Here's a fresh take on Grüner Veltliner, one that’s fermented in a concrete egg. Thanks to the shape of...