The back label on this bottle says, “This wine is a reflection of the ideal growing conditions of our vineyard and...
Trailstone, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
If you want to know what wine critics mean when they talk about cassis aromas and flavors in wine, look no further than...
Red Soles Winery, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Mataro 2018
A wise choice was made when choosing to plant this relatively little-known but high quality variety (Mataro is more widely...
Hoyt Family Vineyards, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
If you are into the new school style of Cabernet Sauvignon, this will float your boat. Of course, by “new...
McClain Cellars, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Petit Verdot 2018
Petit Verdot as a stand-alone variety can be a bit simple, but that’s certainly not the case here, where clearly a...
Vincent Vineyards, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Syrah 2018
This comes from my favorite zone for California Syrah, and it reinforces my preference for the area. It’s...
Mia Marie Vineyards, San Diego County (California) Dry Muscat 2020
Boom! Something nice to say about 2020! This wine is looking to nudge Navarro off the top spot for dry...
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) GrĂĽner Veltliner 2019
Stephen Reustle continues to expand his line of Grüner Veltliner offerings, celebrating the possibilities of...
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Merlot 2018
I have said it before, and it applies again – J. Lohr is tough to beat when it comes to wines that satisfy at prices...
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018
I have been a fan of this winery for some time now, and here’s another reason to keep the love affair going. ...
Orfila Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
I’m guessing from this wine’s proprietary name that winemaker Justin Mund sequestered this wine as a special...
D & L Carinalli Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
This bright, inviting Pinot Noir delivers a pure Russian River Valley vibe with fresh cherry and cola notes in both aroma...