V. Sattui's Bordeaux-style blend, Paradiso, is a superb example of the genre, especially as practiced in the Napa Valley. On the...
Kendall-Jackson, Santa Barbara County (California) Syrah 2013
Winemaker Randy Ullom does a consistently remarkable job with the Vintner's Reserve line at K-J, crafting wines that have...
Sofia, Paso Robles (California) 2013
The Sonoma County-based Francis Ford Coppola winery reached into Paso Robles for the grapes that went into its Sofia red blend,...
Hogue Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Those looking for an exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon that fits most budgets should seek out the Hogue Cellars Reserve from...
The Platinum Parade
As director of the three international wine challenges — Critics, Sommelier and Winemaker — it is not only my...
Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
Banfi has delivered a glorious Brunello from the superb 2010 vintage. Showing exceptional purity of fruit, this is a...
Jean-Luc Colombo, Cornas AOC (Rhone Valley, France) 2012
Jean-Luc Colombo is the man in Cornas, where he revolutionized winemaking and viticulture and put the AOC on par with its more...
Kalaris, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2013
A panel of advanced and master sommeliers at the 7th annual Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition loved this Napa...
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
This beautiful estate just south of Florence has blossomed over the past couple of decades, roaring into prominence with Chianti...
V. Sattui, Mount Veeder (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
V. Sattui's 2012 Mount Veeder Cabernet is a classic Napa Valley mountain red, a rich, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon with broad...
The New Face of California Wine
Robert Mondavi, the man who almost single-handedly put California wine on the map, passed in 2008. That same year, Jean-Charles...
Davies Vineyards, Fort Ross – Seaview (Sonoma Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2013
One of the most appealing characteristics of red Burgundy is the concept of flavor without weight. The Davies Pinot Noir from...