Still youthful and tight, this vintage of Barolo 'Simposio' is a superb candidate for the cellar. Drinking well...
Grilling Up a Thirst
Memorial Day officially kicks off the grilling season. I'm thirsty already. Allow me to explain. As the...
Tinto Figuero, Ribera del Duero DO (Spain) 2015
This dark, inky red from Spain's Ribera del Duero is as dense and rich as it looks. The Vina Viejas (Old Vines) are more than 60...
Sarah’s Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains (California) Chardonnay 2016
The 2016 Chardonnay from Sarah's Vineyard is typical of many Chardonnays from the Santa Cruz Mountains in that it shows...
Figuero, Ribera del Duero DO (Spain) 2014
This amazing Spanish red is 100 percent Tempranillo from 70-year-old vines. With exquisite balance and impressive complexity, it...
Rodney Strong, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Showing complex aromas of red and black fruits, this latest reserve from Rodney Strong combines power and elegance, making...
Limerick Lane, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2016
Floral and smooth, this traditional Cote Rotie-style blend of Syrah and Viognier provides further evidence that Limerick Lane...
Bordeaux 2017: Medoc Is the Sweet Spot
BORDEAUX, France – The annual primeurs event in Bordeaux, which previews the most recent vintage of Bordeaux wine for the...
Siduri, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
Siduri’s Parsons’ Vineyard Pinot Noir from this vintage offers complex aromas of raspberry and cherry, a hint...
Muriel, Rioja DOCa (Spain) 2015
This earthy Rioja shows notes of licorice and dried herbs, with firm tannins and a lovely spice note on the finish. ...
Dutton-Goldfield, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
A beautiful effort from Dutton-Goldfield, the Freestone Vineyard Pinot Noir walks the fine line between power and...
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Jerry Lohr is the king of Cabernet Sauvignon in Paso Robles and the Hilltop is one of his finest. Showing the richness...