The Emerald Ridge Vineyard was very kind to Dutton-Goldfield in 2016, delivering a beautiful Pinot Noir that is both...
Jeff Runquist, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2017
The 2017 Syrah from Jeff Runquist offers notes of blueberry currants that only begin to blossom after a few minutes in the...
Jeff Runquist, River Junction (California) Viognier 2018
Jeff Runquist has unlocked the secret to excellence in California Viognier, producing a luscious expression of the French...
Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (United States) Vermentino 2017
This beautiful wine grape popular on the west coast of Tuscany also thrives in Virginia, where Barboursville produces one...
Artisan 5, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is remarkable for its depth when done right, and everything about this vintage from Artisan...
Falkner Winery, Temecula Valley (California) 2016
The Temecula Valley, an hour north of San Diego, is ideally suited for Mediterranean grape varieties and Falkner makes the...
Jeff Runquist, River Junction (California) Muscat Canelli 2018
This is a style of dessert wine that should have broad appeal. It’s fresh and refreshing, has a touch of...
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino, California) Dry Muscat Blanc 2018
Mendocino County’s Navarro Vineyards is nothing if not a broken record. The winery’s excellence,...
Color Wash, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2017
The beauty of this Pinot Noir, other than the price, is the bright acidity that lifts the cherry fruit. Throw in a...
Banfi, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
When Banfi, an important player in Tuscany’s Montalcino district, moved into the neighboring Chianti Classico region...
Castello Banfi, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
Castello Banfi’s signature super Tuscan, Excelsus, is always superb and often spectacular. The 2015...
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Semillion 2018
Semillon the grape doesn’t get much love from U.S. producers except as a blending agent. Those who choose to...