Category: Wine Articles

2019 Odonata, Sangiovese, Machado Creek Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley.The rounded, fruit dense and juicy 2019 Machado Creek gets more and more interesting with air and time in the glass, this…

2022 Lucia by Pisoni, Chardonnay “Estate Cuvée” Santa Lucia Highlands.The 2022 Lucia Chardonnay Estate Cuvée from the Santa Lucia Highlands by winemaker Jeff Pisoni is absolutely brilliant and rewarding with…

2017 Piedrasassi, Mourvèdre, Harrison Clarke Vineyard, Ballard Canyon AVA, Santa Ynez Valley.The beautifully crafted, firmly structured and deeply flavored 2017 Harrison Clarke Vineyard Mourvèdre is really coming into its own,…

2020 Tempa di Zoè, Paestum Fiano IGT 6 “Asterìas” Cilento, Campania, Italy.Tempa di Zoè’s new project is all about promoting the ancient terroir of Cilento and the Paestum zone and…

2019 Jonata, Todos, Red Wine, Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley.The Jonata Todos Red Wine, made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc coming from Ballard…

2023 Joyce Vineyards, Albariño, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County.Russell Joyce’s 2023 are looking to be some of his best ever wines and this ultra fresh and steely Albariño is wonderfully…

2018 La Capuccina, Nebbiolo, Faren, Colline Novaresi DOC, Alto Piemonte, Italy.The 2018 La Cappuccino Fare Colline Novaresi, 100% Nebbiolo, shows off a classic old school rustic charm with a slightly…

2022 Masseria Li Veli, Verdeca “Askos” Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy.Li Veli’s Verdeca white, which I first tried with their 2012 vintage, is a steely fresh wine with racy citrus, white…

2015 Manuel dos Santos Campolargo, Vinha do Putto, Bairrada DOC, Portugal.I was very impressed by the Manuel dos Santos Campolargo, Vinha do Putto, Bairrada DOC red blend, which is a…

2023 I. Brand & Family Winery, Supertoothy, Skin Fermented White Wine, Central Coast.I got a leak preview of a new and rare skin contact white wine from winemaker Ian Brand,…