This is the wine that put Donnafugata on the map, a blend of Nero d'Avola, Syrah and Petit Verdot, with a few other...
Spottswoode, St. Helena (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
If the vineyards of the Napa Valley were ranked along the lines of the Bordeaux classified growths, Spottswoode's estate...
Robert Mondavi Winery, Carneros (Napa Valley) Pinot Noir 2014
This vintage of reserve Pinot Noir from Robert Mondavi offers a seductive floral note on the nose, leading to a complex...
My Top 20 ‘Value’ Wines of 2017
Creators Syndicate Looking back at memorable wines from my 2017 evaluations, I would be remiss if I didn’t reflect upon...
Brancaia, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2014
Brancaia's inexpensive Super Tuscan, Tre, combines the indigenous Sangiovese grape with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot,...
Gabbiano, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2016
Though not as rich and concentrated as the previous vintage, the 2016 Dark Knight is a seductive wine, soft on the palate...
Carmel Road, Arroyo Seco (Monterey, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Fans of earthy Pinot Noir will love this vintage from Carmel Road's Panorama Vineyard. With a floral note on the nose,...
Nickel & Nickel, St. Helena (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Nickel & Nickel's Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkably complex red that exhibits both red- and...
EnRoute, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
This hefty Pinot from EnRoute is rich and powerful, with layered black- and red-fruit aromas, a touch of earthy forest...
Carmel Road, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2015
Carmel Road's inexpensive "Monterey" line of Pinot Noir from the 2015 vintage is yet another example of a large...
Morgan, Monterey County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Morgan's crisp, clean 2016 Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most refreshing young wines of the new year. With notes of lemon...
Black Kite, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2015
Just another edgy Pinot Noir from the Gap's Crown Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ho hum. In reality, it's anything...