I have tasted and aged multiple vintages of Ryan Crane’s Stone Tree Vineyard Tempranillo. In my experience,...
Orin Swift, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
David Swift Phinney has been making iconic wines that have captured a following since 1998. His 100% Napa Valley...
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara County (California) Grenache 2020
Sonja Magdevski is an exceptional winemaker who focuses on Rhône varieties in Santa Barbara County. With 18...
Clementine Carter, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Grenache 2020
This is a Santa Barbara Grenache lover’s heaven. Quintessential flavors of tinned cranberry, red cherry, red...
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara County (California) Mourvèdre 2020
This is a jaw-dropping 100% Mourvèdre. The wine has a lighter body but displays black fruit, black pepper,...
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara County (California) Roussanne 2021
Several people have recently suggested that Roussanne is a red-wine drinker’s white wine. At least one...
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara County (California) Grenache Blanc 2021
This is a masterpiece by Sonja Magdevski in both style and flavor. This wine is far beyond what I would expect of a...
Bethel Heights Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2019
There are a lot of outstanding wines coming from Willamette, but Bethel Heights has been a consistent top-performer in my...
The Williamsburg Winery, Virginia (United States) Chardonnay – Viognier 2020
I've seen this blend increasing in popularity over the last few years — especially from U.S. wineries. I am...
Westport Rivers, Massachusetts (United States) Chardonnay 2013
Westport Rivers is a small almost-seaside winery located in Massachusetts, just over the border from Rhode Island. ...
Bethel Heights Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Blanc 2017
Willamette Valley makes some incredible wines, but Pinot Blanc accounts for less than 1% of total plantings. This...
Koiné, Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Puglia, Italy) 2017
Summer is here and sometimes BBQ season needs a red wine. Enter Koiné’s Primitivo di Manduria. ...