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...
Fort Ross, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
Black cherry, cranberry and damp earth tones get things started on the nose here, and they carry through to the palate in...
Castello di Amorosa, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2022
A touch of matchstick (a sulphur tell) shows on the initial nose, but it swirls off, exposing cherry, cola, rhubarb, and...
Castello di Amorosa, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2022
Bright Anderson Valley cherry scents kick things off aromatically, with cinnamon and cardamom spice brightening the...
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...