From the outset, Spottswoode was a heavy hitter in the Napa Valley. Its estate Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in St....
Primus, Maipo Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon delivers concentrated flavors of red currant and plum, beautifully integrated tannins...
William Hill, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2015
This is an excellent house Pinot Noir: affordable enough to stock for everyday use, tasty enough to please the...
Primus, Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2014
The Blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (40 percent), Merlot (24), Carmenere (23) Petit Verdot (10) and Cabernet Franc (3). ...
Attilio Ghisolfi, Barolo DOCG (Bussia, Italy) 2013
Ghisolfi’s Bussia Barolo is one of the few from the district that shows some softening of tannin at an early...
Attilio Ghisolfi, Langhe DOC (Italy) Nebbiolo 2015
Ghisolfi’s Langhe Nebbiolo could use an additional four to five years in the cellar, but with the right dish (say...
Frei Brothers, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Rich and darkly fruited, the Sonoma Reserve from Frei Brothers reflects the warmth of the Alexander Valley through its...
Cantina Bolzano, Alto Adige (Italy) Kerner 2016
Kerner is a grape variety rarely scene outside of northern Italy and that’s a bit of a mystery because Kerner makes...
Name That Chateau
All I ever wanted for Christmas was my own chateau. That's not in the cards this year, so I just opted for the next best thing....
The Champagne Challengers
In the hierarchy of sparkling wine, Champagne clearly occupies the top rung by reputation and merits. That said, Champagne...
Ritual, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2015
This Ritual Pinot Noir delivers a bright, juicy burst of red fruit on the palate, with a pleasing note of wood spice and...
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) Merlot 2015
This supple Merlot from Paso Robles delivers the soft tannins and ripe plum and blueberry fruit that are typical of...