Washington's Columbia Valley has become a hotbed for Merlot and the Columbia Winery is on it. The 2016 vintage...
Eberle, Paso Robles (California) 2017
Winery founder Gary Eberle was the inspiration for much of the Rhone-centric activity in Paso Robles. He planted...
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2014
Sparkling wine is a relatively new thing for Sonoma-Cutrer, although a logical extension of its expertise with Chardonnay...
True Myth, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay 2016
Edna Valley has long been a sweet spot for Chardonnay along California's Central Coast, and the Niven family's Paragon...
McEvoy Ranch, Marin County (California) Syrah 2014
Marin County has earned a reputation for fine Pinot Noir in recent years. Syrah may be coming on. This 2014...
Artesa, Los Carneros (California) Chardonnay 2016
Here's living proof a superb Carneros Chardonnay doesn't have to cost $30 and up. The 2016 Artesa delivers the goods for...
Spoken Barrel, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2016
This red Meritage wine from Spoken Barrel shows uber ripe black-fruit character with generous wood spice and a long,...
Masi, Delle Venezie (Veneto, Italy) 2016
Masi is best-known for its superb Amarone and other reds from the Veneto but the innovative white, Masianco, is equally...
Sister’s Run, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Shiraz 2017
The McLaren Vale district is famous for its well-balanced Shiraz, in contrast to the riper, heavier Shiraz from the nearby...
Heirloom Vineyards, Eden Valley (South Australia) Shiraz 2016
With remarkable depth and power, this Shiraz from Heirloom is a towering achievement of vineyard work and cellar...
Eberle, Paso Robles (California) Muscat Canelli 2017
This wine is a favorite at the Eberle house, where it is served with Marcy Eberle's home made orange pound cake. ...
Estancia, California (United States) Pinot Grigio 2017
Domestic Pinot Grigio has a generally poor track record, and usually doesn't evoke comparisons to top pinot grigio from...