Dutton-Goldfield’s 2018 Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir is a taut, bright, acid-driven wine with a fair amount of...
Dutton-Goldfield, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
Dutton-Goldfield's “Deviate” Pinot Noir is long on bright fruit, pushing from cherry into raspberry, with...
Dutton-Goldfield, Fort-Ross Seaview, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
There is significant structure to this wine, and it serves the overall package well. It leans into its pomegranate...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2018
This wine shows real Carneros minerality, with the crushed stone vibe holding the ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit...
Black Kite, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
Uber ripe Pinot Noir can be difficult to manage, but the level of alcohol here, while evident, isn’t a problem at...
Black Kite, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
Winemaker Jeff Gaffner is no doubt best known for his prowess with Pinot Noir, but you can bet he’s no slouch when...
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Chardonnay 2018
2018 is being touted as a statewide winner of a vintage in California, and wines like this offer a good argument in...
Eden Rift Vineyards, Cienega Valley (San Benito County, California) Chardonnay 2017
This is a new producer to me, but the vineyard source is anything but new, having been around since 1849. The...
John Ross, Monterey County (California) Chardonnay 2018
This tiny producer follows on the success of their 2017 Chardonnay with this very similar wine. It shows the same...
Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi (California) Albariño 2020
Mettler goes for the softer side of the Albariño spectrum with this vintage, with aromas and flavors of golden apple,...
Be Human, Columbia Valley (Washington) Riesling 2020
This brand is part of the Aquilini stable of wines from Washington state, and it’s a delightful, just barely off-dry...
Owen Roe, Yakima Valley (Washington) Cabernet Franc 2018
Here is a unique take on Cabernet Franc, and it’s quite an attractive one. Aromas of cherry and graphite...