Category: Wine Articles

2014 Domaine Gilbert Picq & ses Fils, Chablis “Vosgros” Premier Cru, White Burgundy, France.This beautifully pure and crystalline Chablis is really hitting its stride as it gets past its vigorous…

2015 Anne Boisson, Meursault A.C., White Burgundy, France.A totally unknown producer for me and an exciting discovery, especially after learning more about the winery and the care that went into…

2018 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais (Cuvee S), France.The 2018 version of the classic Lapierre Morgon is sleek and higher toned than the prior vintage and remains…

2018 Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni, Pinot Noir, Garys’ Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Jeff Pisoni’s incredible 2018 Garys’ Pinot takes what was already one of California’s greatest wine to the next level,…

2018 Theopolis Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Estate Grown, Yorkville Highlands.The latest release from Theodora Lee (akaTheopatra) and Theopolis Vineyards is her estate grown Petite Sirah, which is thrill ride of dense…

2017 Dr. Edge, Pinot Noir, Williamette Valley, Oregon.Peter Dredge is Dr. Edge, an Aussie cutting edge (no pun intended) winemaker based in Tasmania, famous for Pinot in his homeland, has…

2017 Au Bon Climat “Hildegard” White Blend, Santa Maria Valley.One of the first blended California white wines to reach a cult like following and a totally unique mix, with this…

2018 Sandlands, Red Table Wine, Contra Costa County.The new 2018 Sandlands Red Table Wine sourced from old vines in Contra Costa County, only 11 barrels produced, is a joyous California…

2017 Big Basin Vineyards, Pinot Noir “Dune and Mountain” Monterey County.It’s been a scary and tough year for Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, almost…

2018 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.The gorgeously energy filled and textural Trout Gulch Chardonnay by Richard Alfaro at Alfaro Family Vineyards is definitely one of…