Walk into any wine shop with a significant inventory and most likely the selection will skew toward wines made from the...
Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Over the years Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon has been money in the bank when it comes to quality. Grgich Cab is always beautifully...
Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Cabernet is king in the Napa Valley, a fact that's hard to run away from given current prices. So it is both remarkable and a...
Murphy-Goode, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Another superb Cabernet for Murphy-Goode from the 2012 vintage, the Terra a Lago shows blackeberry and cassis aromas, with a...
Roth, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Alexander Valley is renowned for its richly layered Cabernet Sauvignon, which is what you get with this vintage of the Roth....
Las Rocas, Calatayud (Spain) Garnacha 2012
This little-known DO in north-central Spain is warm and dry in summer, making for intense, bold red wines. Garnacha is the money...
Great Wine Buys for $15 (Or Less)
Creators Syndicate I’m frequently asked, particularly at this time of year when weddings and large outdoor gatherings are...
Cairdean Vineyards, Atlas Peak (Napa Valley) Syrah 2011
Cairdean came through in this challenging vintage with a Syrah that is richly layered yet firmly structured, making it a...
MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
MacMurray Estate is located on a beautiful plot in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The wines are equally gorgeous, and...
Carmel Road, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2013
The 2013 Carmel Road is another in the growing lineup of inexpensive California Pinot Noirs that deliver flavor and satisfaction...
Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley (California) 2012
This Aussie inspired blend shows the blackberry and plum fruit of its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot elements and the bright...
Summer Grilling Tips
And so it begins over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, when millions of Americans put winter squarely in the rearview mirror...