Moscato with cheese and tapas on a summer day is an enduring tradition in northern Italy. That experience can be...
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Under the direction of winemaker Rick Sayre, Rodney Strong Vineyards has been among California's most consistent performers over...
Luca Bosio, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
On the nose the 2010 Luca Bosio shows notes of saddle leather and spice. On the palate it delivers aromas of dark cherry,...
Francis Ford Coppola, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
Coppola's Director's Cut Pinot Noir from the excellent 2014 vintage is yet another in the recent string of outstanding...
Ron Rubin, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2013
This vintage from Rubin is decidedly floral and spicy, while on the palate it delivers aromas of strawberry with aromas of...
Black Stallion, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This cabernet from Black Stallion is that rare red wine from the Napa Valley that's modestly priced. And the price is...
V. Sattui, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
V. Sattui's 2012 cabernet from Howell Mountain exhibits raw power and then some. This impressive wine shows richly layered...
V. Sattui, Napa Valley (California) Malbec 2013
Malbec hasn't taken hold with American winemakers despite the popularity of Argentina malbec. So its a rare sighting to...
Francis Coppola, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County) Syrah 2013
Coppola's reserve from Dry Creek Valley is a decidedly warm-climate syrah, offering richly layered black fruits,...
Ventana Vineyards, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 2014
Ventana is one of the best-kept secrets in California wine, consistently producing high quality wines from its Monterey...
Thornton Winery, Temecula Valley (South Coast) Sangiovese 2013
Temecula Valley may not be on your radar, but the southern California climate and landscape suggest it should be an...
Chateau Cal-a-Vie, South Coast (California) 2012
Chateau Cal-a-Vie is a resort outside of San Diego surrounded by vineyards. The vineyards were planted some years ago by...