Anderson Valley Pinot Noir can cover a lot of stylistic ground thanks to its cool climate acidity that keeps the red...
Lucas & Lewellen, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2018
There is a lot of bang for your buck in this bright bottle, sourced from the winery’s Goodchild Vineyard and the 172...
Poliziano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
Poliziano’s one-hundred percent Sangiovese is a fine expression that rides the stylistic Old World/New World line,...
Ironstone Vineyards, Sierra Foothills (California) Cabernet Franc 2018
This winery is undergoing a bit of a renaissance, and they are seemingly intent on sharing the fruits of their labors at...
Che Boludo, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This wine is part of the Firstleaf portfolio, which is a sort of wine-of-the-month club, bringing interesting lots of wine...
Brandlin, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Once in a while here in the land of wine samples I get a bottle that has been compromised in some way, whether it’s...
Dutton-Goldfield, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2018
I’m a huge fan of Dan Goldfield’s embrace of cool Russian River acidity across the entire line of wines, and...
Owen Roe, Yakima Valley (Washington) 2017
This Bordeaux-inspired blend leans into the peppery side of the spectrum, and that pepper vibe contrasts the blackberry...
Brick Barn Wine Estate, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Grenache 2017
This is a pretty expression of Grenache – one that I wish more domestic producers would lean toward. ...
Brick Barn Wine Estate, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Cabernet Franc 2017
From the cool, wind-blown vineyards of Santa Rita Hills on the western side to the warmer climes of Santa Ynez Valley on...
Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
This is always a top-flight offering, and as I look back at my reviews going back to the 2012 vintage, I see a very...
Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery, American (United States) 2020
Mead is enjoying a renaissance in the states, and it’s got to be fun to have such a wide open, experimental tack to...