Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Les Trois Amis 2013, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A sangiovese-based red blend with structure and depth that is uniquely Californian in style but with a Super-Tuscan nod.[Read more]
Viu Manent, Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2017, Colchagua Costa, Chile
Tasting Note: A good midweek or back-porch-with-friends chardonnay.[Read more]
Jollité, Armagnac XO 10 Years, France
Tasting Note: An Armagnac with a delicate, sensual, smooth-bodied character that highly impresses and shows why it is the king of brandies.[Read more]
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, HJW Vineyard Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: An aged Finger Lakes riesling that shows the grape has ageability potential in New York state.[Read more]
LLopart, Brut Reserva Cava 2015, Catalonia, Spain
Tasting Note: A fine, delicate, reserva cava that would work brilliantly as an aperitif but could equally pair well with many a meal.[Read more]
Wind Gap, Syrah 2014, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A North Coast syrah that seriously impresses and punches above its weight.[Read more]
Kendric Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2014, Marin County, California
Tasting Note: A good, simple, midweek pinot noir.[Read more]
Pax Mahle Wines, The Hermit Syrah 2015, North Coast, California
Tasting Note: A Northern-Rhone-reminiscent, North Coast California syrah with elegant fruit that pleases the senses with delicate aromas and flavors.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Tempranillo 2009, Dragone Ranch Vineyard, Calaveras County, California
Tasting Note: Who knew California could do tempranillo?[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Merlot 2013, Cousins Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A merlot with a supple, yet concentrated body and lots of brooding black fruit that reminds you why America fell in love with this grape originally.[Read more]
