2018 Ridge Vineyards “Lytton Springs” Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.The 2018 Lytton Springs is absolutely brilliant and a thrilling wine of serious dimension and drinking pleasures, proving once again why…
2018 Anne-Sophie Dubois, Fleurie “Les Labourons” Cru Beaujolais, France.The top or signature wine from the talented Anne-Sophie Dubois is her awesome Les Labourons Fleurie Cru Beaujolais that comes from a…
1996 Domaine Catherine et Pierre Breton, Bourgueil “Grandmont” Loire Valley, France.The joys and wonderment of a perfectly cellared bottle really comes into focus when you get to experience a wine…
2019 Jim Barry, Dry Riesling, Lodge Hill, Clare Valley, South Australia.As a confirmed Riesling Freak and or an Acid Head I am a huge fan of Aussie Rieslings like those…
2018 4 Monos, Tinto GR-10, Vinos de la Sierra de Gredos, Spain.Fast becoming one of my favorite wineries, 4 Monos, which was founded by four friends back in 2010, all…
2019 Sheldon Wines, Sangiovese, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.The second edition of their Dry Creek Sangiovese is a huge success at Sheldon and while I loved the full carbonic version…
2018 Bow & Arrow, Gamay Noir, Johan Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The taut and stubbornly grippy 2018 Bow & Arrow Johan Vineyard Gamay takes it own sweet time to open up…
2018 I. Brand & Family Winery, Syrah/Grenache, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.The wonderfully proportioned new 2018 Chalone Grenache/Syrah by Ian Brand is a ripe and polished California Rhone style red that…
2017 Sidewood Estate, Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, South Australia.The Sidewood Estate, a certified sustainable winery that is widely known for cool climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines is the…
2019 Martha Stoumen, Carignan, Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County.On a day when I was looking for normality and comfort, I reached for one of my new favorite California wines that recently…