Champagne is the pinnacle of sparkling wine, thus the very real urge to piggyback its history and prestige. In fact,...
The Sparkling Wine Hierarchy
Admit it, you're one of those wine lovers who only thinks about bubbly between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. And if...
Go-To Wines for Gifting
During the gifting season, I am inclined to wander the wine aisles at the Costco near me hoping for a wine or two that speaks to...
Migration, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
The first rule of winemaking is “use the best grapes money can buy.” After that, the rest is...
Stephanie, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2015
Ripe, rich and powerful, the 2015 Stephanie is not a Merlot for the faint of heart. On the nose the Stephanie Merlot...
Siduri, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2017
Siduri’s appellation series (as opposed to its vineyard-designate wines) consistently delivers exceptional...
Laurent-Perrier, Champagne (France) 2008
At 11 years old, this vintage brut from Laurent-Perrier exhibits remarkable freshness and lift. With a delicate...
Attilio Ghisolfi, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2015
This stylish Barolo continues to exhibit firm structure four years on and could certainly benefit from additional cellar...
Vallado, Porto (Douro, Portugal) 2017
From the exceptional 2017 vintage, Vallado produced a bold, ripe, lush Port with beautifully integrated tannins. Showing...
Eighty Four Wines, Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Gamay Noir 2017
Fans of classic Beaujolais likely won’t recognize this Napa Valley version as a kissing cousin because it’s...
San Pedro, Central Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Long a leader in value, Chile strikes again with San Pedro’s 9 Lives Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, a richly layered,...
Verde Valley Wine Trail, Sedona, Arizona
There are a number of good reasons to visit Sedona, Arizona. The stunning and picturesque "red rock" country...