Cultivation: 1. The act of preparing and working on land in order to raise crops. 2. To promote or improve the growth of a plant...
Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley (California) 2016
Looking back at my review of the 2007 vintage of this wine – it’s first – I’m struck by the fact...
Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley (California) Riesling 2017
I generally reserve scores above 94 points for wines that have the capacity to not only be delightful at present but also...
Stinson Vineyards, Monticello (Virginia) Cabernet Franc 2019
In most locations around the world, it can be difficult to ripen this variety to the point where the pyrazines that...
Ladera Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
This Chardonnay will please fans of lively sweet apple and pear fruit. Those two elements drive both aroma and...
Sarah’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2019
This Chardonnay is another hit from Tim Slater at Sarah’s Vineyard. Here he’s sourcing from a great...
Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2018
There aren’t many dessert-style Sauvignon Blanc wines kicking around California, but among that handful, this is...
Quarantine Chronicles: Dreaming Remote, Enjoying Local
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to get a little stir crazy. Doing nothing but working from home,...
Majuscule, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This is a big wine with a rustic backbone that works to its benefit. The chalky tannins give the blackberry and...
Canvasback, Red Mountain (Columbia Valley, Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This project keeps turning out the hits, and I hear that the lineup is about to expand. This glass just makes me...
Attilio Ghisolfi, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2018
I’ve been watching this producer for a few vintages now, and I find the house style to be one that I keep coming...
Attilio Ghisolfi, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2017
Attilio Ghisolfi's “Bussia, Bricco Visette" is a bold, rustic style Barolo that you can actually enjoy near...