2019 Weingut Dönnhoff, Riesling Kabinett, Oberhäuser Leistenberg, Nahe Germany.The Dönnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Kabinett, with it’s beautiful detailing and finesse, always seems to highlight the quality of vintage and terroir here…
2021 Russell Joyce, Vermentino, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County.Bright, fresh and minerally crisp the brand new 100% Vermentino from Russell Joyce at Joyce Wine Co is a…
2018 Krupp Brothers Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon “Veraison” Napa Valley.The Krupp Brothers Veraison Cabernet was the first wine I ever tried from this small family Napa Valley winery, that was almost…
2018 460 Casina Bric, Nebbiolo d’Alba Spumante Rosé, Cuvée 970, Piedmonte, Italy.Perfect for this time of year, the stylish vintage Sparkling Nebbiolo from 460 Cacina Bric is elegant and impeccably…
2019 Domaine de Montille, Bourgogne Blanc, Clos du Chateau, Monopole, White Burgundy, France.This 2019 Clos du Chateau Bourgogne Blanc is fantastic effort a perfect balance of crisp mineral driven precision…
2021Âmevive, Rosé of Graciano, Ibarra-Young Vineyard, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley.Winemaker Alice Anderson says, that the 2021 growing season was a dream, with weather that was consistent with cool…
2020 Samuel Louis Smith, Syrah, Sandstone Terrace, Santa Cruz Mountains.The grippy and stony Samuel Louis Smith 2020 Sandstone Terrace Syrah has terrific length and substance with loads of Olallieberry, blueberry…
2019 La Marea, Grenache, Central Coast.I’ve focused quite a bit on these new releases from Ian Brand, but each one deserves this attention, especially this exceptional Grenache value under his…
2018 Odonata Wines, Sparkling Dry Riesling, Tondre Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands.The latest Odonata wines, as tasted at the Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine gala, were all excellent and…
2019 Mansfield-Dunne, Pinot Noir, Cortada Alta Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.I was very impressed with the 2019 Mansfield-Dunne Cortada Alta Pinot, entranced by the aromatics and depth of flavors in a…