Spottswoode's estate vineyard in the heart of St. Helena, itself in the heart of the Napa Valley, is nothing short of a...
Harlow Ridge, Lodi (California) Petite Sirah 2012
This Petite Sirah from Harlow Ridge shows the nature of Lodi reds in general, with plump red-fruit aromas, soft tannins...
Hart Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2012
Winemaker Joe Hart is the dean of Temecula Valley winemakers. His tiny property in southern California produces small lots...
Imagery Estate Winery, Sonoma Valley (California) Barbera 2012
Barbera is an Italian grape variety grown mostly in the northern Italy district of Piedmont. Italian immigrants brought it...
Chateau Morrisette, Virginia (United States) 2012
This red blend from Virginia is mostly of the Bordeaux-blend variety, with the exception of a significant (35 percent)...
Gouger Vineyards, Suisun Valley (California) Petite Sirah 2010
Gouger's 2010 Petite is a striking wine that shows bright red and black fruits, with a note of mocha and spice, and a...
Reata, Monterey-Sonoma-San Benito (California) Pinot Noir 2013
The appeal of Reata's Three County Pinot is its unmistakable earthiness and somewhat rustic soul. There are more elegant...
Vina Zaco, Rioja (Spain) Tempranillo 2012
Vina Zaco proves yet again that Spain is among the world's leaders in producing impressive wines at modest price. The...
Vina Pomal, Rioja (Spain) 2010
This firmly structured Vina Pomal from Bodegas Bilbainas is an outstanding example of the style Haro, on the Atlantic side...
Wakefield, Clare Valley (Australia) Shiraz 2012
Though it's not exactly cheap, or even modest in price, the St. Andrews Vineyard Shiraz from Wakefield routinely ranks...
Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2012
Kendall-Jackson's Grand Reserve Merlot proves a point many have been making for years about the merlot grape's potential...
Laroche, Languedoc Pays d’Oc IGP (France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Burgundy's Domaine Laroche, producer of exquisite Chablis, has joined the parade of vintners now cultivating in the Languedoc....