So good. And a testament that Monterey County is about so much more than just Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here...
Lucy Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Gamay Noir 2023
The second vintage of this wine from the Pisoni brothers is another winner, showing characteristic Gamay aromas and...
Ketcham Estate, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
A new producer to me, and we are hitting it off right from the start. This is quite rich and well integrated...
T. Berkley Wines, Mendocino County (California) Chenin Blanc 2021
Crafted by T. Berkley Wines, the Norgard Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021 offers layered aromas of yellow apple, lemongrass,...
Raeburn Winery, North Coast (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Based in Sonoma County, Raeburn is owned by the Benhem family and is best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This...
Precision Wine Company, California (United States) Cabernet Franc 2022
Octopoda Cabernet Franc is a simple, full-flavored weekday wine – very pleasant drinking with muddled red berry...
Matthiason, Napa Valley (California) Ribolla Gialla 2022
Italy meets California in this 100% Ribolla Gialla, an ancient grape variety from northeastern Italy, specifically the...
Cuvaison, Los Carneros – Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2022
The spirit of adventure is always evident in Cuvaison’s limited line -- a place where pushing the envelope is...
Decoy, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Limited” Red Blend 2021
Decoy's "Limited" Red Blend is a very forward mix that succeeds in the California-Bordeaux style. It is...
Decoy, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2022
Another solid offering for this budget label’s top tier “Limited” series. It is juicy and plush on...
La Crema Winery, Monterey (California) Chardonnay 2022
La Crema makes wines from multiple appellations, so check the label carefully. This well-priced versatile Monterey...
Bella Luna Estate Winery, Templeton Gap District – Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2020
I always enjoy having a stylized blend cross my desk and then, when tasting blind, finding out that it comes from a...