Although most well-known for its superb merlot from various sites in the Napa Valley, Duckhorn has done itself proud over...
Robert Mondavi the Man
One of our top wine picks recently was the 50th anniversary wine from Robert Mondavi, probably the most renowned winery in...
Levendi, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Levendi's Howell Mountain Cabernet is a splendid example of the concentration and power the appellation delivers on a regular...
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2013
With inviting aromas of strawberry and raspberry and firm acidity, this Anderson Valley pinot from Goldeneye promises to...
Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
The Gap's Crown vineyard gains in stature each vintage, and there's a simple explanation. It has quickly become one of the...
MacRostie, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
Continuing in the same vein as the exceptional 2013 vintage, MacRostie's basic Russian River Valley pinot is a shining...
Albatross Ridge, Carmel Valley (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 2013
This Monterey County pinot is not typical of the which, which routinely produces full-bodied, rich pinot noirs that are in...
Champ de Reves, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2013
This beauty from Mendocino's Anderson Valley shows bright red-fruit aromas and a touch of wood spice. It expresses a...
Graffigna, San Juan (Argentina) Malbec 2014
Malbec's affinity for the climate and soils and elevation of Argentina expresses itself in this exceptional reserve from...
Five Roses to Love This Summer
It was a warm summer day in Grasse, late June in the south of France. I had celebrated a significant birthday the evening...
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 2014
A ripe pinot that exhibits layered richness, Morgan's Twelve Clones shows earthy forest floor notes with a touch of wood...
MacRostie, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2013
MacRostie's Goldrock Ridge pinot is one of the most suave and polished in the MacRostie portfolio, exhibiting exceptional...