2014 Domaine Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Rhone, France. The latest Domaine Combier Crozes is mineral and spice driven with a heady mix of succulent and savory layers with crushed violets, peppercorns,…
2013 Albatross Ridge, Pinot Noir, Cuvee Vivienne, Estate Grown, Carmel Valley, Monterey County. Garrett Bowlus and his label Albatross Ridge in Carmel Valley continue to impress with lovely Chardonnay and…
2013 Lacuna, Proprietary Red, California. The intriguing Syrah based Lacuna, made by Bedrock’s Morgan Twain-Peterson, is a savvy and stylish red with cool climate and old vine influence with a…
2015 Fred Loimer, Gruner Veltliner, Lois, Kamptal Austria. This crisp bright and lighter expression of Gruner by Fred Loimer is a wonderful everyday wine with tangy refreshment and zesty fruit.…
2015 Christophe et Fils, Chablis, White Burgundy, France. The secret is out now, this Christophe Chablis is killer and maybe one of the best deals for white Burgundy you’ll find,…
2015 Salem Wine Co. Rose of Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Fathered out of the Evening Land project, the Salem Wine Co. label is a line up of…
2013 Diamond Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill Vineyard, Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley. Long before there was Opus One, Dominus, Far Niente, Harlan, Colgin, Bryant Family or Screaming Eagle there was…
2014 Purple Hands, Pinot Noir, Holstein Vineyard, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Like the Etzel kids, Cody Wright is one of the next generation in Oregon wines, the son of…
2014 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. Richard Alfaro’s Chardonnays are some of the very best wines for the money in California, and his latest set…
2013 G.D. Vajra, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmonte, Italy. While I’m a sucker for Giuseppe Vajra’s Nebbiolo wines and his amazing Riesling, I also adore the Barbera, and this 2013 is a…