Don’t shy away from this just because it carries a macro appellation — it is the real deal, and it showcases...
MacRostie Winery And Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2022
This is the “drink me now” bottle from MacRostie — the one to go for while your vineyard designates are...
Calera, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2022
For all the vineyard-designated offerings that Calera offers, you might expect that their macro appellation Pinot Noir...
Hoopes Vineyard, Oak Knoll of Napa Valley (California) 2022
Bordeaux blends of Rosés often come out somewhat awkward, as neither the flavors nor structure seems to want to be...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, St. Helena – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A standout Cabernet Sauvignon, and easily the best wine I tasted on my latest trip to Napa, Spottswoode's 2020 Estate...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, St. Helena – Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Spottswoode's "Mary's Block" Sauvignon Blanc is their higher-end Sauvignon Blanc offering and sees few cases...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa County and Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Spottswoode's Sauvignon Blanc stands out as unique among a sea of refreshing-yet-uninspired Sauvignon Blancs coming out of...
Zocker Winery, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Grüner Veltliner 2019
Betting on two seemingly long shots, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, Zocker, which roughly translates as...
Stolpman Vineyards, Santa Barbara County (California) Sangiovese 2021
Carbonic-macerated Californian Sangiovese isn't something that you come across every day but maybe it should be. ...
Rivers-Marie, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
Rivers-Marie's 2018 Chardonnay is fun and refined at the same time. Scents of golden apple and pineapple come...
Tongue Dancer, West Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
I love James MacPhail’s propensity for layered complexity in Pinot Noir across a range of styles. I’m...
Peterson Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2016
There is plenty to like in this micro-selection Syrah, and it already has some bottle age that makes it enjoyable right...