Chenoweth is consistently one of Patz & Hall's most distinctive Pinots, and often its best. The 2013 offers a floral nose,...
Spottswoode, St. Helena (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
From one of California's most important wine estates, the 2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is a monumental Napa Valley...
Stags’ Leap Winery, Stag’s Leap District (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The Leap is the Stags' Leap Winery's statement wine, a bold proclamation that cabernet sauvignon from the small Stag's...
Bubbly Basics
As serious party animals come down the home stretch, driving for the holidays' finish line (New Year's Eve), one beverage...
John Jordan Remains True to His Roots
You could say John Jordan was born into the wine business, although he spent most of his adult life avoiding it. His parents,...
Mud House, Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2014
This is a fairly simple, straightforward Pinot from Mud House, but with exceptional intensity of flavor despite its lack...
William Hill Estate Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2013
The intensity of the color and firmness of the tannins tell the story: This otherwise Bordeaux-style blend from William...
Vistalba, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Vistalba's Corte C does what Argentine Malbec (blended with a splash of Cabernet) is supposed to do: deliver tremendous bang for...
Stags’ Leap Winery, Stag’s Leap District (Napa Valley, California) Petite Sirah 2012
On rare occasions I indulge myself in that California oddity, Petite Sirah. Typically it is hard as nails when young...
Franciscan, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2013
Franciscan's straight-up Napa Valley Merlot is a screaming example of the kind of value Napa Valley Merlot can offer. This...
Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
Ponzi's entry-level 'Tavola' Pinot offers a good look inside the complexities of Oregon Pinot Noir. With a rustic, earthy...
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2013
Merry's 2013 Coopersmith is another stunning example of her ability to take what the vineyard gives and let it shine. This...