This cru Beaujolais from the exceptional 2015 vintage is meaty and full-bodied, with layers of ripe blueberry and...
Georges Duboeuf, Clos des Quatre Vents, Fleurie (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2015
One of the most elegant cru Beaujolais is Fleurie, and the Clos des Quatre Vents epitomizes that characteristic. Refined,...
J Vineyards & Winery, California (United States) Pinot Gris 2016
Few wines in this price range can boast the level of consistency demonstrated by J Pinot Gris vintage after vintage. The...
A Balancing Act
It's no secret many wine enthusiasts consider the traditional Thanksgiving feast a daunting challenge for wine. The...
Georges Duboeuf, Chateau des Capitans, Julienas (Beaujolais, France) 2015
Big, rich and spicy, this is among the most muscular and powerful Beaujolais you are likely to find. Excellent potential for...
Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley (California) 2014
Pahlmeyer's 2014 Bordeaux-style blend is a massive red that delivers layers of ripe cassis, red currant and blackberry. For all...
Arrowood, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
The 2014 Arrowood Cabernet delivers a huge burst of ripe blackberry and cassis fruit, shows notes of wood vanillin and smooth,...
La Crema, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
The fruit on this pricey Pinot from La Crema is front-loaded. There's plenty of red berry goodness and the wine shows impressive...
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
Proprietor Dan Lee has been making the Twelve Clones Pinot Noir for a number of years and he's just about perfected the style....
Jackson Estate, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Jackson Estate's 2014 Outland Ridge is a meaty Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley. Showing savory notes of wood smoke and...
After the Wildfires
Rightly or wrongly, when most Americans think of wine country — a vague term at best — they mean the Napa Valley and...
Edna Valley Vineyard, California (United States) Pinot Grigio 2016
Edna Valley's 2016 Pinot Grigio showcases what seems to be an evolving style in California. With the emphasis on fruit...