Bold extraction and a fair amount of oak take center stage here, with black cherry, sage, charred oak and brown spice...
Blackbird Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Fresh cut white peach kicks off the aroma profile in this richly textured wine, where the peach is joined by notes of...
Frescobaldi, Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2016
Wow – this is a nice value in a Brunello, with great tart cherry fruit, bay leaf, sage, and rich wood tones that...
Acumen, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
If round, rich and zesty sound like attractive characteristics to you, you will enjoy this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. ...
Migration, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
If you are a true Pinot Noir lover, a likely reason is the spectrum of expression possibilities, often tied to the locale...
10,000 Hours, Red Mountain (Columbia Valley, Washington) 2018
There is plenty of toasty oak here, and it lends a hickory smoke vibe to the core of black fruit. A firm tannic grip...
10,000 Hours, Red Mountain (Columbia Valley, Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From the folks at Aqulini Brands, this is a bold wine that satisfies due to its tannic structure that helps tame the...
Sicilia DOC: Diversity and Value
After almost two years of having my travel opportunities limited to my home state of California, I jumped at the chance to slide...
Argyle, Eola – Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2019
Argyle's Nuthouse Pinot Noir shows the elegant side of Pinot’s wide-ranging spectrum of possibility, with richly textured...
Argyle, Eola – Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Chardonnay 2019
More Chardonnay like this, please! The pretty nose shows golden apple, pear, honey and soft spice tones, and they...
Mar Azul, Vinho Verde DOC (Portugal) 2020
Vinho Verde is starting to get some traction domestically, and that is good news for folks who like refreshment and...
Emeritus, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Bright strawberry and cherry fruit greet you at the rim, and they hit the palatial stage as vibrant flavors alongside...