2018 Ridge Vineyards, Carignane, Buchignani Ranch, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County.This beautifully inviting Ridge Carignane is inky purple and starts out almost giving the impression of young Rioja with the kiss…
2019 Cruse Wine Company, Sparkling Valdiguie, Deming Vineyard, Napa Valley.The latest Sparkling Valdiguié Pétillant Naturel by Michael Cruse is a delicious and quaffable bubbly, similar to last years in style…
2018 Waxwing Wine Cellars, Pinot Noir, Lester Family Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.This new 2018 Waxwing Lester Pinot is really filling out nicely and drinking fabulously well with very crisp details…
2017 Desparada, Picpoul Blanc “Electra” Luna Matta Vineyard, Paso Robles.Vailia From’s Desparada wines in Paso Robles’ Tin City is a must visit for those searching out interesting wines that are…
2016 Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Rhone Valley, France.The 2016 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape is going to be remembered as a legendary year and the wines are stunning, especially…
2016 Bodegas Mas Alta, Artigas Tinto, Priorat D.O.Q, Catalonia, Spain.The luxurious and dense Mas Alta Artigas is a pure Priorat wine with dark ripe fruit from tiny yielding all organic…
2006 Bodega R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Vina Tondonia Reserva, Haro, Spain.One of the world’s great wines and a traditional classic producer, Lopez de Heredia’s Vina Tondonia Reserva is always…
2019 Ameztoi, Rubentis Rosé, Getariako Txakolina, Spain.My Summer has definitely taken a Spanish turn and I’m perfectly okay with that, especially when sipping on the fresh and zippy Ameztoi Rubentis…
2018 Alberto Nanclares, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Galicia Spain.The Nanclares y Prieto Alberto Nanclares Albariño, their flagship bottling, is not only a great Albariño, but one of the best white wines…
2017 G.D. Vajra, Barbera d’Alba Superiore, DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy.The jet black and purple hued Vajra Barbera d’Alba Superiore is a full bodied and luxurious wine with ultra supple tannin and…