This beauty from William Hill is well-balanced and fresh on the palate, with bright aromas of blackberry and currants and a hint...
William Hill, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2011
A remarkable wine considering the difficulty of the vintage. Perhaps that's what appeals. It is more austere and less jammy and...
Siduri, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2011
Once upon a time the price of any given wine was a reflection of the quality of the vintage. That applies in some cases...
Grgich Hills Estate, Yountville (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Grgich's latest release of its Yountville Selection Cabernet, from the 2009 vintage, is one of the most suave and complex...
Torres, Ribera del Duero (Spain) 2010
If you're seeking a bold red wine that's rich and layered and ready to drink now, and you don't have the inclination to pay more...
Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County) Pinot Noir 2012
The coolness of the Sta. Rita Hills is evident in this vintage from the Cargasacchi vineyard. It's a spicy wine that...
Novy, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) Syrah 2011
Here we have a cool-climate Syrah from a very cool year and the result is, well, pretty cool. Novy's Sierra Mar Syrah...
Siduri, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
This wine was made from declassified barrels from Siduri's single-vineyard program. It's a great example of fresh, simple Pinot...
World Atlas of Wine
If you consider only one wine book for the wine lover on your gift list this holiday season, I strongly suggest "The...
Four Mile Creek, North Coast (California) 2011
Winemaker Adam Lee of Siduri is certainly committed to serious wine for serious wine folk, but he hasn't lost sight of his...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2009
It would be safe to say Duckhorn is the master of Merlot, at least in California. From its inception Duckhorn has advanced the...
Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2011
Nicolas Catena was at the forefront of wine quality throughout the emergence of Argentine Malbec as a force in the world of fine...