Citrus and gooseberry notes dominate, with a subtle pungency that tips you to its New Zealand origin. It's...
Chasing Venus, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Robert Whitley
Wallis Family Estate, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The Diamond Mountain District is one of the most coveted sites for Cabernet Sauvignon in California. There is a...
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This Cabernet Sauvignon is richly layered, showing aromas of currant and blackberry with firm tannins and impressive...
Sea Bird, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Chardonnay 2017
Full-bodied and rich but without losing its edginess, this is a beautiful example of what California Chardonnay can...
Archimedes, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This brilliantly crafted Cabernet Sauvignon has the trademark ripeness of the Alexander Valley without going over to the...
Jeff Runquist, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Syrah 2018
With exquisite balance, this Paso Robles Syrah combines richness and structure in the best possible way, showing notes of...
Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) GSM 2018
Robert Hall Winery's GSM wine (49% Grenache, 43% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre) has complex layers of red and black fruits,...
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2018
The beauty of this Chardonnay from Trefethen is its exquisite balance. With fresh, mouthwatering acidity, it has...
Vineyard {511}, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Another extraordinary example of Diamond Mountain's profound influence on Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This...
Wallis Family Estate, St. Helena, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The extraction and richness in Napa Valley Cabernet is what made the valley famous, and this wine has both in...
The Platinum Parade
Over the 30 years I've been writing a nationally syndicated wine column, I've easily sampled a couple hundred thousand wines...
Tinto Figuero, Ribera del Duero DO (Spain) Tempranillo 2016
This vintage of Vinas Viejas ("old vines") exhibits impressive power and depth, showing layers of ripe black...