Moulin-a-Vent is arguably the richest and most structured of the Beaujolais crus, a reality that is on full display in this...
Dutton Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Dutton Goldfield's Fox Den Vineyard Pinot from this vintage is a monumental wine among monumental wines. Just one of Dutton...
Dutton Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Gewurztraminer 2016
This is no doubt the finest dry Gewurztraminer made on North America. But I repeat myself, for this is merely the latest in a...
Vietti, Roero Arneis DOCG (Piemonte, Italy) 2016
Vietti was among the first vintners in the Piedmont region to craft an Arneis that was a commercial success. Piemonte is first...
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2014
Goldeneye's mastery of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is on full display with this vintage from the Confluence Vineyard. There is a...
Matchbook, Dunnigan Hills (California) Tempranillo 2013
The dry, warm climate of Dunnigan Hills, near Sacramento, mimics the climate of parts of Spain and Portugal where Tempranillo...
Noble Vines, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Monterey County Pinot Noir has come of age in recent years, producing any number of brilliant, high-end Pinots that wine...
Black Stallion Estate Winery, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2014
The Black Stallion Estate Winery is the Delicato family’s Napa Valley outpost. These well-regarded Monterey County grape...
Banfi, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2014
Over the years this “baby” Super Tuscan has compiled an impressive track record, winning awards everywhere it shows....
Ysios, Rioja Reserva DOC (Spain) 2011
Ysios’ Reserva from 2011 is a brilliant example of a modern Rioja, exhibiting exceptional fruit purity and freshness...
Luca Bosio, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
Firmly structured, the 2012 Barolo from Luca Bosio is classic in character, with mouth-puckering tannins walling off the...
Sodaro Estate Winery, Coombsville (Napa Valley, California) 2010
This massive red from the Napa Valley is Petit Verdot dominant at 56 percent, which is unusual though not unheard of. Cabernet...