This Chardonnay is made in an extremely mineral-driven style that is very tightly wound and promises a pleasant...
Ponga, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Ponga shows a dialed back New Zealand style of Sauvignon Blanc, with more softness and balance – a zesty finish has...
Zenato, Valpolicella Superiore DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2017
This is a fairly full throttle Valpolicella that probably is a sign of the warmer climate that the appellation is now...
Öömrang, Puget Sound (Washington) Siegerrebe 2018
What a nose on this glass of “Victory Vine” – the literal translation of the variety name. ...
Öömrang, Puget Sound (Washington) Siegerrebe 2019
There is a ton going on in this glass of wine made from Siegerrebe, a grape variety that you’ve likely never heard...
Lapostolle, Apalta DO (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This wine speaks of place in a way that will make you rethink the region's Cabernet in this price range. Improving...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2018
cherry pie aromas open the proceedings here, befitting a wine with a “spooky fall concept” – I...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) Malbec 2018
No need to fear the ghosts in this tasty, drink-me-up styled Malbec. Wisely built for enjoying in its youth,...
J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
J. Lohr's “Flume Crossing” is always a personal favorite, and in blind tastings of huge groups of Sauvignon...
Two Angels, High Valley (Lake County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
You might describe this as “the softer side of Sauvignon Blanc,” and you and I would be in agreement. ...
Terra Sara, Spain (Spain) Verdejo 2020
Verdejo is another grape variety that is thankfully making some inroads with importers. This example is creamy and...
Wakefield / Taylors, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz 2019
I really appreciate this brand's continued effort to deliver quality Shiraz at several price points. This new artist...