This darkly fruited Pinot Noir from the Zena Crown Vineyard is bigger and bolder than most other Penner-Ash Pinots from...
The Champagne Difference
Remember that time a friend offered you a glass of Champagne but poured a prosecco instead? It's a common mistake that will...
Shafer, Napa Valley (California) 2015
Shafer Vineyards probably makes the biggest, boldest reds in the Stag’s Leap District. Sometimes, in my humble...
Schramsberg, North Coast (California) 2014
Made from 100 percent Chardonnay, the blanc de blancs to me is Schramsberg’s signature wine. Fresh, crisp and clean,...
Arrowood, Sonoma Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is another stellar Cabernet Sauvignon for Arrowood from the 2014 vintage. It shows ripe flavors of blackberry, cassis...
La Crema, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
La Crema’s Fog Veil Pinot Noir is richly layered and powerful, showing ripe flavors of cherry and black fruits and...
La Crema, Monterey (California) Pinot Gris 2016
I’ve always been struck that California and Oregon Pinot Gris lacks the richness, palate weight and viscosity of...
Bootleg, Sonoma County (California) 2014
If you’re looking for a “wow” wine crowd-pleaser this holiday season, try winemaker Kristy...
Landmark, Santa Barbara-Sonoma-Monterey Counties (California) Pinot Noir 2015
Overlook is Landmark’s “value” tier and it is one to seek out, whether you’re in the market for a...
Donnafugata, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2016
If you’re looking for something delicious to shake up the holiday party, Donnafugata’s Lighea should be at or...
Stony Hill, Napa Valley (California) White Riesling 2016
There are a handful of California wineries that do justice to Riesling. The best of those from any given vintage is likely to...
Kendall-Jackson, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2015
Jackson Estate's Anderson Valley Pinot Noir represents excellent value. First of all, it's from a premium Pinot district,...