Rodney Strong has always represented value, consistently producing wines that punch above their weight, and the 2016...
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Showing dense layers of blackberry and black currant fruit with a touch of oak vanillin and anise, this is another...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Syrah 2016
Winemaker Steve Rogstad is on a roll these days, firing nothing but bullets with each new release. The...
Love Noir, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2016
Pinot Noir fans will love this one. The 2016 Love Noir exhibits bright aromas of cherry and raspberry with nicely...
Dandelion Vineyards, Fleurieu (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This wine scores again at its second Challenge appearance. Dandelion's Pride of the Fleurieu Cabernet Sauvignon...
Grape Creek Vineyards, Texas (United States) 2017
Showing notes of cherry and red currant, this Super Tuscan style red blend from Texas is an eye-opening. Sangiovese...
Tinto Rey, Dunnigan Hills (California) Tempranillo 2015
It’s a mystery that this exceptional Spanish grape isn’t planted more aggressively throughout California,...
Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Sonoma Valley (California) 2016
Winemaker/owner Steve Ledson has recovered a lost art with this wine, a red Rhone-style blend of Syrah, Grenache and...
Kim Crawford, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
It’s easy to see why Kim Crawford is the No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc sold in America. It has the zing of other New...
Dark Horse, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This Gallo brand demonstrates the remarkable ability of the Gallo family to put a beautiful wine on the dinner table at a...
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley (California) Dry Riesling 2018
It’s a sad fact that most of this delicious Napa Valley Riesling will be consumed too young, before it’s had a...
Ca’ Marrone, Puglia IGT (Italy) 2017
One of the great resources in the world for outstanding values in red wine is the province of Puglia along the Adriatic...