2018 Villota, Rioja “Viña Gena” Viñedo Singular, Rioja Alavesa, Spain.Brilliantly ruby/garnet in the glass with pure Tempranillo character, this single cru Viña Gena by Villota shows off the Rioja Alavesa,…
2021 Private Property, Sparkling Brut Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands.The almost secret Private Property wines from Scott Caraccioli are all delicious, especially this Private Property Brut Rosé sparkler, which comes from…
2005 Weingut von Hövel, Riesling Auslese, Kanzemer Hörecker **, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany.The gorgeous and mature, beautifully golden hued 2005 two star (not gold capsule) Kanzemer Hörecker Auslese, by von Hövel, has…
2021 Comando G, Garnacha, “Granito del Cadalso” Sierra de Gredos, Vinos de Madrid, Spain.As per normal here, with winemakers Daniel Gómez Jiménez Landi and Fernando Garcia, the Granito del Cadalso…
2018 Los Chuchaquis, Rosa del Peru, Wirz Vineyard Cienega Valley, San Benito County.The tiny production of Rosa del Peru, better known as the Mission grape, by Ryan Stirm and his…
2022 Big Sur Vineyards, Big Sur Red, Limited Release, Central Coast, California.The new Limited Release 2022 Big Sur Vineyards Big Sur Red is one of the tastiest of the Big…
2014 Weingut Keller, Riesling “von der Fels” Rheinhessen, Germany.The dry Keller von der Fels Riesling 2014 is perfectly mature and steely, almost Chablis like in the glass with racy lime,…
2021 Kermit Lynch, Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, France.I had a craving for a simple lush Grenache based wine while waiting for a pizza and thought I might be out…
2021 Hourglass Winery “HGIII” Proprietary Red Blend, Napa Valley.The dark, rich and full bodied HGIII is a blend of mainly Merlot, but with a good dose of Petit Sirah and…
2018 Grochau Cellars, Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon.Bright, sharply focused and mineral driven, this 2018 Grochau Cellar Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc is still tartly fresh on the palate with some…