This gem of a Cabernet vineyard in the heart of the Alexander Valley produces some of the most robust, mouth-filling...
Holiday Party Planning Tips
With the holiday entertaining season just around the corner, now is the time to prepare to be the host with the most....
Bonny Doon Vineyard, Central Coast (California) 2010
The ever-engaging Randall Grahm touts his "regular" Le Cigare Volant these days as Burgundian. I would simply...
True Meaning of Beaujolais Nouveau
Ready or not, Beaujolais nouveau is coming soon to a city near you. This annual rite of autumn is frequently dismissed as...
Robert Hall, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Robert Hall's 2012 Paso Cabernet Sauvignon proves once again that price is no predictor of quality. The price is modest,...
Renwood, Amador County (California) Zinfandel 2012
Renwood's Old Vine Zin delivers that ripe core of blackberry, blueberry and black currant fruit that sends Zin lovers into...
MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2012
Solid California Pinot Noir that retails for less than $30 is on the rise. Count MacMurray as one of the top players in...
Jayson, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2012
This vintage of Jayson Pinot offers Pinot fans that rare combination of power and elegance that so often proves elusive. The...
Yorkville Cellars, Yorkville Highlands (Mendocino County, California) 2013
Everything about this sparkling wine is somewhat surprising, and in many ways astonishing. First of all, it is produced using...
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
From the cool and wet harvest of 2011 winemaker Ted Edwards has crafted an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon that would fool most, who...
Casey Flat Ranch, Capay Valley (California) 2012
This red blend is produced far off the beaten path in the Capay Valley AVA in the hills east of the Napa Valley. Primarily...
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2012
Though Freemark Abbey is most well-known for its splendid vineyard-designate Cabernets, winemaker Ted Edwards has always had a...