Since its founding by the legendary Sauvignon Blanc lover David Stare, Dry Creek has had a deft touch with Sauvignon and always...
Black Kite, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2014
The Kite’s Rest Vineyard in the Anderson Valley is a remarkable patch of land, yielding stunning Pinots from three...
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
The Olivet Lane is always one of Merry’s most complex Pinots, and the 2014 is no exception. This wine shows layered...
Winemaker Challenge: Other Notable Winners
The Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, like most every wine competition, provides affirmation for...
Winemaker Challenge: V. Sattui, Banfi Shine
The eighth annual Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition is in the books, and the two biggest winners...
Everything Old Is New Again
Once upon a time, in quaint wine villages throughout Europe, it was only natural that villagers consumed the local wine. It was...
Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi (California) Zinfandel 2015
Zinfandel lovers beware, this one is right in your wheelhouse, with aromas of smoked meats and jammy black fruits. A platinum...
Nguilleu, Valle Central (Chile) Chardonnay 2016
Moderately expensive for a Chilean Chardonnay, this wine delivers a lovely pear note with a hint of citrus and wood spice. A...
Andas, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2016
Here's another remarkable value from Argentina, a reserve Malbec that likely would fetch a much higher price if the wine were...
Cala de Poeti, Puglia IGT (Italy) Sangiovese 2015
Puglia isn't the first Italian wine region that comes to mind for Sangiovese, but this expression of the popular Tuscan grape...
Hawk And Horse, Red Hills (Lake County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Hawk And Horse is an underrated winery that should get more attention than it does. Its fruit sources are impeccable and its...
Cala de Poeti, Maremma Toscana DOC, Rosso (Italy) 2014
This modestly priced Super Tuscan from the Maremma district is a crowd-pleasing red that will make a perfect companion to...