At five years of age the "Particular" Malbec from Bianchi is just beginning to hit its stride, showing complex...
Buscado, Castilla y León (Spain) Garnacha 2016
Garnacha, aka Grenache, is an alluring red wine that pairs especially well with grilled meats. So, if you’re...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Cuvaison has just produced a Sauvignon Blanc that rivals the two best in California, Spottswoode and Merry Edwards....
Georges Duboeuf, Pays d’Oc IGP (France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
It figures that Duboeuf, the King of Beaujolais, would do what he does best when working with a grape variety other than...
Two Angels, Red Hills, Lake County (California) Petite Sirah 2016
Winemaker Bob Pepi has a long string of successful vintages with this Petite Sirah and the 2016 is another beauty. ...
Winery to Watch: TerraPura
In 2016, Chile's Matetic Wine Group purchased an obscure but modern winery in the Colchagua Valley, one of the country's most...
Bordeaux 2016: Excellent Vintage with Potential to Age
Editor's Note: The 2016 Bordeaux vintage has been rolled out in several U.S. cities over the past few weeks. This was my...
Valentine’s Day Advice: Bubbly!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, getting it “right” is top of mind for many. A box of chocolates...
Two Angels, High Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
The highly regarded winemaking consultant Bob Pepi has made this wine since its inception compiled an impressive track...
Pascual Toso, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Connoisseurs generally look to Argentina for high quality value wines. There’s plenty of that to go around,...
Seven Hills, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) Merlot 2016
One of the Washington wine industry’s best-kept secrets is Seven Hills. Its wines are beautifully balanced and...
Matetic EQ, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2014
The Casablanca Valley is east of Santiago toward the sea and thus cooler than Chile’s favored growing regions for...