If your idea of good Chardonnay is lean and pure, you will love this latest vintage from Sofia. Crisp and refreshing, it...
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros (Sonoma County) 2009
The 2009 vintage of Gloria Ferrer's Royal Cuvee is one of the finest yet, fresh and vibrant despite its eight years, this latest...
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Merry is the queen of California Pinot Noir. Long live the queen. The 2014 Klopp Ranch is a stunning wine that shows the...
Etude, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2014
If you’re looking for a sweet, juicy California style Pinot Noir you’ve come to the wrong place. The 2014 Etude...
Cognac on the Rocks?
If you've ever ordered a cognac at a trendy restaurant, you've no doubt witnessed the bartender making a show of heating a...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This if Flora Springs' basic Napa Valley Cabernet and it's one of the best Cab values in the valley. Showing notes of blackberry...
Argento, Valle de Uco (Mendoza) Malbec 2014
With a floral nose and deep notes of black fruits and spice, this is the sort of Malbec that won over consumers during the...
Dutton Goldfield, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
Deviate is a departure for Dutton Goldfield, which generally specializes in single-vineyard wines. This is the second vintage...
Dutton Goldfield, Green Valley (Russian River Valley) Pinot Blanc 2016
Pinot Blanc is a popular white grape in France's Alsace region, but it usually doesn't translate well to California. The Dutton...
League of Their Own
Maurizio Zanella didn't create Franciacorta. It only seems that way. When the now-famous wine region was awarded DOC status in...
Pascual Toso, Mendoza (Argentina) Syrah 2014
From some of the winery's finest vineyard blocks, the 2014 Syrah is a remarkable wine that exhibits power and finesse in equal...
Pascual Toso, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Cabernet Sauvignon in Argentina is generally overshadowed by Malbec, but there are exceptions. The Pascual Toso Alta Cabernet is...