The “Dough” label is a collaboration with the James Beard Foundation, and this is the first of the wines to...
Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2021
As usual, the Chappellet Cabernet Franc is a dark side expression of the variety, and it is prized by its fans for...
Argonne Cellars, Red Mountain (Washington) Petit Verdot 2020
There is no mistaking this as anything but Petit Verdot, and it is a fine example. It is more taut than the...
Lifevine, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
I would imagine that the challenge of making “zero sugar” wine is to keep it in the “dry” zone and...
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2022
This offering will please a crowd of Chardonnay fans, with some oak, but not too much, enhancing apple and lemon creme...
Acumen PEAK, Atlas Peak – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2021
Just cracking the limit for variety specific labeling with 14 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 percent Merlot in the mix,...
C.L. Butaud, Texas (United States) Tempranillo 2021
A bold, rich, beautifully ripe expression that doesn’t go over the top. Bright acid keeps it all knit...
Ketcham Estate, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
A new producer to me, and we are hitting it off right from the start. This is quite rich and well integrated...
Lucy Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Gamay Noir 2023
The second vintage of this wine from the Pisoni brothers is another winner, showing characteristic Gamay aromas and...
Lucy Wines, Monterey County (California) 2023
So good. And a testament that Monterey County is about so much more than just Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here...
The 16th Annual Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition Platinum Award Winners
As Competition Director, it falls to me to select judges for the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, which is a...
EsporĂŁo, Alentejo Reserva (Portugal) 2022
If you are looking for something different in a white wine, this is a good place to start. Flint/struck rock, peach,...