The trend toward beautifully made and affordable Pinot Noir is a recent phenomenon in California, and now the Aussies are...
Chateau Paul Mas, Coteaux du Languedoc AOP (France) 2013
Paul Mas has emerged in recent years as one of the most quality driven producers in the Languedoc region, which covers a...
Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2012
For value in red wine in the Napa Valley, look to Merlot from a good producer. You may not get the powerful red you've been...
Ruffino, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2011
Few would argue against the proposition that Tuscany is the world's finest terroir for Sangiovese. The steep Tuscan hills and...
Archimedes, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
This beauty from Archimedes is a Cab lovers dream. It exhibits a smooth, supple texture on the palate, with lovely red-fruited...
Jeff Gordon Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Jeff Gordon's 2009 Cabernet is a seamless expression of classic Napa Valley Cabernet, and with enough years in the bottle that...
Somms Take a Global View
As results rolled in over the weekend at the sixth annual Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition in San Diego,...
Johan Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
With an intense nose of fresh raspberry, this Pinot from Oregon's Willamette Valley is a winner from the first whiff. An estate...
Cote Mas, Pezenas, Coteaux du Languedoc AOP (France) 2013
Cote Mas is one of the great values in the wine world today. This vintage of the Pezenas blend offers intriguing notes of black...
Sterling, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
This polished Cabernet from Sterling is aptly named Platinum, which is the medal it took (along with a score of 95 points) at...
Sol Rouge, Red Hills (Lake County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
An earthy, rich, mouth-filling Cabernet Sauvignon, this latest vintage from Sol Rouge is a steal at the price and proves, once...
Dutton Goldfield, Marin County (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Dutton Goldfield's Azaya Ranch Pinot is another excellent example of California Pinot that offers power and depth without losing...