It is interesting, and certainly rare, to taste a Rosé that shows some of the clonal characteristics that you would...
Acumen, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This offering wears its “Mountainside” moniker well, with a rustic vibe from start to finish. That...
Brick Bark Wine Estate, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Grenache Blanc 2022
This is a delicious and very convincing rendition of Grenache Blanc, one that shows both body and a flavor profile quite...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Spottswoode's Lyndenhurst Cabernet, while not cheap, is a relative bargain among high-end Napa Cabernets, coming in at...
Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2021
Frog's Leap's Shale And Stone Chardonnay is somewhat unique in its winemaking. The wine spends roughly five days in...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2022
An intriguing herbal aromatic grabs my attention here, making me think this might be French. It appears on the...
Dutton Estate Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2022
An intensely fruited nose of pineapple and papaya are very attractive, and lead to a palate that expresses those...
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Chardonnay 2021
Another Central Coast zone winner from the 2021 vintage, this time from its more northern reaches at high elevation. ...
Carol Shelton, Mendocino County (California) Zinfandel 2021
Carol Shelton is on top of her game with this 2021 Zinfandel. Made from organically grown, wild-looking 65 year old...
Clos Solène, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2022
California’s Central Coast is one of the few places in the U.S. that has multiple producers of Rhône-style...
Dutton Estate Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2022
Bold and bright, Dutton Estate's “Karmen Isabella” shows the difference between the 2021 and 2022 vintages...
Pope Valley Winery, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Founded under the name Burgundy Winery & Olive Oil Factory almost 100 years ago, the Eakle family has been running...