Cyrus is Alexander Valley Vineyard's top wine, which is apparent from the first sip. With plenty of new oak and a ripe, rich,...
Imagery Estate, Pine Mountain / Cloverdale Peak (Sonoma County, California) Tempranillo 2012
Tempranillo is a grape that logically should be more widely planted in the vineyards of California, which has the sunshine and...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (California) Sangiovese 2012
Some say Paso Robles is best for Rhone grape varieties such as Syrah and Grenache, others lean toward the Bordeaux grape...
Wallis Family Estate, Diamond Mountain District (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Diamond Mountain, situated at the warmer northern tip of the Napa Valley, is Cabernet Sauvignon country. This expression...
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
This vintage of Trefethen's estate Cabernet is a stunning example of the winery's prowess over the past four decades. It...
J. Lohr, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2012
J. Lohr has joined the parade of California producers now turning out eye-catching Pinot Noir that retails below $20 a...
Benziger Family Wines Rock San Diego
It was an impressive weekend for Benziger wines at the San Diego International wine competition, where the wines of...
Windsor Oaks, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Windsor Oaks this vintage has delivered an earthy Pinot Noir with firm structure that bodes well for its evolution in the...
Rue de Perle, Cotes du Rhone Villages (France) 2013
Cotes du Rhone Villages, generally a step up in quality from the broader Cotes du Rhone designation, is one of the greatest...
Passori, Rosso Veneto IGT (Italy) 2013
Much as they do in Tuscany, vintners in other parts of Italy are enamored of Merlot because of its tendency to ripen early. And...
Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Ynez Valley (California) Petit Verdot 2012
A 100 percent Petit Verdot is a rare but occasionally beautiful thing. The 2012 Curtis Vineyard Petit Verdot from Santa...
Luca Bosio, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
The Luca Bosio Barolo delivers a classic nose of earth and spice. On the palate the tannins are beginning to soften and the red...