The Crus of Beaujolais remain among the finest values in the wine world. Combining luscious fruit expression with...
Williams-Selyem, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
I first tried Williams-Selyem Pinot Noirs nearly 30 years ago. I was impressed then with their pure fruit expression and...
Bodegas Olarra, Rioja (Spain) 2010
The vineyards of Rioja in northern Spain yield a wide range of attractive wines. Oak aging is traditional here, and the...
Domaine Pral, Morgon (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2015
The best Beaujolais wines come from the ten Beaujolais Cru villages. Morgon is one of those and offers truly exciting and...
A to Z Wineworks, Oregon (United States) Pinot Noir 2014
The A to Z Wineworks label is a highly regarded source of Oregon wines that offer exceptional value. The 2014 A to Z...
Whitecliff Vineyard, New York (United States) 2013
The Whitecliff Vineyard is located in the Hudson Valley of New York. Their splendid 2013 Sky Island Red bottling is an...
Lemelson Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2013
Thea’s Selection is a blend of wines from Lemelson’s five organic vineyards. It has long been a great value...
Kir Yianni, Naoussa (Macedonia, Greece) Xynomavro 2012
The Kir Yianni Estate offers some of the best examples of this classic Naoussa red from the native Xynomavro grape. The...
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2014
If you’re in the mood for a delicious mouthful of jammy fruit and spice, reach for the Dry Creek Sonoma Heritage Vines...
Wine in the Heartland – Investigating the new Loess Hills District AVA
Iowa, although famous for agriculture, is not known for wine production. Amidst the profusion of corn and soybean fields,...
The Mysterious Methods of Science in the Vineyard
When wine sellers tell the stories behind the wines they present, they frequently wax poetic about the soil from which the...
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
Southern Rhône red wines assault the senses with an enticing array of fruit, floral, earth, herb and spice elements. ...