Tongue Dancer is the new project by winemaker James MacPhail and his wife, Kerry. They chose the name because they wanted...
Robert Mondavi, Oakville (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The richness and flavor intensity are pure Oakville, a district within the Napa Valley that delivers complex, layered...
Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2013
At one time, believe it or not, there was a merlot craze and Matanzas Creek was near the head of the pack of producers who...
Chateau La Nerthe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape (France) 2012
One thing I've learned about La Nerthe over the years is that it's generally better at 10 than it is at 4. So if it's...
Moet & Chandon, Champagne (France) 2008
With gentle notes of strawberry and spice, Moet’s 2008 Grand Vintage Brut Rosè is a thoroughly seductive rose...
Bolla, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC (Italy) 2011
No winery in Italy has come farther faster than Bolla, once known mostly for the blandness of its wines. No more. Across the...
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Despite its many accolades through the years Trefethen continues to produce a sensational Cabernet Sauvignon that is modestly...
Cass Winery, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Cabernet from Paso Robles can sometimes show too much alcohol on the palate, but the Cass estate Cab pulls off a nifty feat by...
En Garde, Livermore Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
With lovely blueberry and blackberry fruit, this latest from En Garde is an elegant and seductive cabernet with silky tannins,...
Rocca Family Vineyards, Yountville (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Rocca’s Grigsby Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is big ripe and rich, with firm tannins and a long, scintillating finish. A...
Cameron Hughes, Napa Valley (California) 2013
If you’re looking for sensational wine on a tight budget, Cameron Hughes is a good bet almost every time. This brand...
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
This delicate pinot from the Russian River shows exceptional balance, with a pretty floral note on the nose and a touch of...