J. Lohr, Napa Valley – St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc, Carol’s Vineyard 2014 ($24): Sauvignon Blanc is one of...
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An Island of Tradition in a Sea of Chianti Classico Change
Melini, Chianti Classico Riserva “La Selvanella” 2011 (Frederick Wildman & Sons, $28): I have many...
Two Brilliant Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs
Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2011 ($32) and “Estate Reserve” 2012 ($42): Handley...
Flavorful, Fun, and Comestible-Friendly
Bonny Doon Vineyard, California, “Gravitas” 2014 ($16): Just look at the price and you know that this wine is...
Here’s to Sauvignon Blanc
Nobilo, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc “Icon” 2014 (Constellation Imports, $22): If there is an...
A Napa Valley Pioneer, Better Than Ever
Spottswoode, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 ($150): Some people believe that terroir -- the particular growing...
Unlikely Bedfellows
Poderi Colla, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Bricco del Drago 2010 (Montcalm Wine Importers, Ltd., $32): I tasted this wine...
Legitimate Celebrity
Marco Abella, Priorat (Spain) Clos Abella 2009 (Terlato Wines, $90): I’m not one for following celebrity, whether...
An Elite Red from a Region Known For Value
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG (Abruzzo, Italy) “Zanna” 2010 (Montcalm Wine...
Pedigree Without the Price
Tenuta di Capezzana, Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2011 (MW Imports, $17): I imagine it can’t be...
Terroir-Driven Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
Yealands Estate, Awatere Valley-Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard 2014 (Palm Bay International,...
Let’s Not Forget Amarone
Masi Agricola, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Veneto, Italy) “Costasera” 2010 (Kobrand Corporation,...