Not enough is said or written about the rising tide of excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington, particularly the...
Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2016
The 2016 Zinfandel from Frank Family Vineyards delivers all of the ripe, jammy berry goodness that Zin has to offer...
Terra Alpina by Alois Lageder, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2018
Alois Lageder, who produces this wine, is one of the most respected winemakers in northern Italy and an icon in Alto...
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Italy) Cabernet Franc 2016
The reds that do best in the Collio, most renowned for its white wines, are the early ripening varieties such as Cabernet...
Breaking Bread Winery, Redwood Valley (Mendocino County, California) Grenache 2018
Stylistically light in color and heft, the Breaking Bread Grenache is nevertheless big on flavor, showing notes of red...
Ladera, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Though a bit pricey for Sauvignon Blanc, the Ladera earns that kind of price respect with a sophisticated and complex...
Domaine du Riaz, Cote-de-Brouilly (Beaujolais, France) 2016
Wines from the Cote-de-Brouilly are prized for their complexity and the 2016 from Domaine du Riaz doesn’t...
Kendall-Jackson, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2017
Winemaker Randy Ullom is that rare breed of winemaker that can cross over from mighty Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant Pinot...
Tara Bella Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Though the Russian River is best known for its rich Pinot Noirs, other grape varieties thrive there, including the...
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
One of the great values in California Chardonnay, the Davis Bynum River West Chard from this vintage is rich and...
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (California) Sangiovese 2017
Sangiovese is the secret gem in the excellent Eberle stable of wines. Secret because it is often overshadowed, and...
Cameron Hughes, Cesseras, Pays d’Oc (France) 2017
If you love good wine at a great price and don’t know Cameron Hughes, you’re missing out on one of the...