What a difference a year can make! The 2018 version of this wine improves on the previous vintage (no slouch, by the...
Paso Highlands Cellars, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Sometimes a simply styled, tasty wine is just what the doctor ordered. This Cabernet from Paso Highlands Cellars...
Simonsig, Stellenbosch (South Africa) 2016
I love this! It shows complete aromatic integration of blackberry, wild flowers and vanilla, all delivered in dry...
Simonsig, Western Cape (South Africa) 2019
This is quite elegant for a Brut Rosé in this price category, with subtle strawberry and lemon creme, a fine...
All that Sparkles Isn’t French: Check Your Own Backyard
Let’s put something to rest right out of the gate. I love Champagne. The “real” stuff, as they...
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
There is a long line of excellent wines under this reserve designation. I’ve had the pleasure of tasting some...
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2019
With each vintage, this bottling delivers solid Merlot character at a value price that will have it taking award after...
Corte San Ruffillo, Forli IGP (Italy) 2018
The label on this fresh Pet-Nat calls it “frizzantino baldanzoso,” or bold bubbly, and it delivers on the...
Medici Ermete e Figli, Reggiano DOC (Italy) Lambrusco Rosso Secco 2020
Full disclosure -- I'm generally not a fan of Lambrusco, or fizzy red wine of any kind for that matter. This...
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) 2018
Here is a classically styled Brut Rosé, pale salmon color, with great freshness, elegant strawberry and gentle but...
Lytle-Barnett, Willamette Valley (Oregon) 2015
A recent trip to Oregon uncovered a treasure trove of more than just Pinot Noir, and I’m thrilled to recommend this...
Lytle-Barnett, Willamette Valley (Oregon) 2016
A powerful Rosé that's still coming together. There is a little oak influence here that works well in a...