Category: Wine Reviews

2023 Chesebro, Las Arenas, Grenache/Syrah, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County.Made by the father and son team of Mark and Will Chesebro, this exciting Rhône inspired Las Arenas…

2023 Intent Wines, Dry Riesling, Coral Vineyard, Sonoma Coast.Coming from a tiny vineyard north of Petaluma, the Intent Wines Dry Riesling, which comes in at a true “Trocken” level of…

2018 Bodegas Ondarre, Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain.Made in traditional fashion, the beautifully textured and supple 2018 Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva is a classic joy in the glass with a dark…

2023 Lucia by Pisoni, Chardonnay, Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Tasted with Mark Pisoni at the Sun, Wind & Wine Santa Lucia Highlands celebration, this 2023 Lucia Soberanes Chardonnay absolutely stunned…

2021 Pi Winery, Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane “Akura” Dry White Qvevri Wine, Kakheti, Republic of Georgia.The beautifully clear and mineral driven Akura by Teko “Teona” Omarashvili of Pi Winery shows off an elegant…

2021 Filomena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Massa Estate, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The beautifully aromatic, dark purple/garnet and deep 2021 Massa Cabernet Sauvignon from old historic organic vines in the deeper end…

2019 Vigne del Malina, Pinot Grigio, IGT Venezia Giulia, Italy.One of the most intriguing winery discoveries at the 2025 Tre Bicchieri (Gambero Rosso) Tasting, was the Bacchetti family’s “Vigne del…

2021 Tira Nanza, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.One of Monterey’s youngest family estates, Carmel Valley’s Tira Nanza is a small organic winery that is located on…

2023 Quinta da Lixa, Escolha, Alvarinho, Loureiro and Trajadura, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal.Quinta da Lixa makes a wide range of Vinho Verde wines, sourced from different vineyards and combinations of…

2022 Pi Winery, Saperavi, Kakheti, Republic of Georgia.Georgia is he oldest wine growing region in the world, dating back some 8,000 years, but In modern times there’s a lot to…