At this price the K-J 2013 is one of the best values in California merlot. With a good bit of heft and richness, this is a...
ROAR, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
If there were such a thing as a grand cru pinot vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Garys' Vineyard would no doubt head the...
St. Supery, Rutherford (Napa Valley, California) Merlot 2012
St. Supery has always resisted the notion that Napa Valley merlot should play second fiddle to cabernet sauvignon. Long one of...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Merlot 2012
One of the best-kept secrets in California wine is the fact that Carneros, the coolest district in the Napa Valley, is...
Jackson Estate, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
One of the finest wines in the Kendall-Jackson portfolio, the Hawkeye Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is the complete cabernet,...
Paraduxx, Atlas Peak (Napa Valley, California) 2012
The Paraduxx cab-zin blend from Napa's Atlas Peak district is a muscular red shows impressive weight and depth while maintaining...
Presqu’Ile, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County) Pinot Noir 2013
Although something of a fruit bomb, the Santa Maria bottling of pinot noir from Presqu'ile is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser...
Joseph Drouhin, Brouilly (Beaujolais, France) 2014
This Brouilly has the distinctive floral nose of some gamay. Slightly light-bodied and with delicate red-fruit nuance, it...
MacPhail Departs Namesake Winery
HEALDSBURG, Calif. — We've seen this act before: Richard Arrowood sells Arrowood. Gone. Gary Farrell sells Gary...
Jordan, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
From an exceptional vintage, the 2012 Jordan is an impressive wine that delivers layered aromas of blackberry and cassis,...
ROAR, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 2014
Sierra Mar has become one of my favorite pinot vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, consistently delivering layered...
Joseph Drouhin, Fleurie (Beaujolais) 2014
With a gorgeous nose of cranberry and violets on the nose, this Fleurie shows exceptional potential but disappoints a bit...