Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery focuses on small production, high quality wines. Their 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is 100%...
The Prisoner, California (United States) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Not bad for the entry level tier of The Prisoner lineup, and it reminds me of a decent Medoc-style Sauvignon Blanc blend...
Phantomir Ridge, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Some grippy tannin hits a bit strong at present here, but this Napa Valley Cabernet shows bright fruit, a little pepper...
Peterson Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2019
BoomBoomZin! Peterson's 2019 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is a beast, but it works really well in its style zone...
Peterson Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
It’s not often that I see such an acid-driven Cabernet cross my desk. This is shimmering with acidity to a...
Peterson Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Malbec 2019
This really pops with acidity, and that is a huge benefit to the brambly fruit character. Though this is a late...
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Plush and sexy, Silver Oak’s dazzling 2020 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon delivers succulent dark fruit offset...
Obsidian Wine Co, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Gamay Noir 2023
Chanmé translates into something surprisingly awesome which is exactly how the Obsidian Wine Co. team felt when...
Broken Earth, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Here is a bold Cabernet Sauvignon with full throttle extraction on display. Blackberry and black currant fruit are...
Broken Earth, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2021
I met Ben Mayo at the Orange County Fair some years back when we were judging homemade wines, and we both agreed that a...
Barra, Mendocino (California) Pinot Noir 2022
Here is a serious wine at a very unserious price as Pinot Noir goes these days. Sweet cherry fruit aromas and...
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Rodney Strong's Alexander’s Crown Vineyard Cabernet is a very savory wine with blackberry fruitiness – but the...