Category: Wine Reviews

2021 Tyler, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills.Justin Willett’s Tyler label is all about Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, highlighted by fresh cool climate detailing, low alcohol and beautiful textures,…

2021 Giornata, Falanghina, Amphora Series, Paso Robles.Brian Terrizzi’s Giornata label, all wines inspired by their Italian cousins, has been one of the great alternative wineries in Paso Robles and from…

2020 Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa.The impeccably made and beautifully balance Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, a long time favorite, especially this 2020 vintage marries lush new world style…

2020 Margerum, Cinsault, Margerum Estate Vineyard, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley.The Margerum Estate Cinsault, 2020, the first time I’ve had this wine, was very juicy fresh and spicy with…

2020 Gaintza, Txakolina Blanco, Getariako Txakolina DO, Spain.A fabulously crisp, almost fizzy fresh and salty, the Gaintza is a ultra bone dry white that is a perfect wine to enjoy…

2019 Jolie-Laide, Syrah, Halcon Vineyard, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino County.One of California’s best young winemakers and one of California’s most unique and prized vineyard sites are brought together again here with…

2018 The Hilt, Pinot Noir, Estate, Sta. Rita Hills.Matt Dees has made a beauty here with this 2018 Estate Pinot Noir, this vintage of The Hilt (sister property to the…

2012 Maison Pierre Morlet, Premier Cru Brut Champagne, Avenay-Val-d’Or, France.This small Champagne house is always a rare treat to experience and this mineral driven Pinot Noir led 2012 vintage is…

2018 Meliville, Syrah, Estate, Sta. Rita Hills.The beautifully drinking deeply garnet/purple 2018 Melville Syrah has started to evolve nicely with complex layering and loads of savory crunch along with pretty…

2021 I. Brand & Family Winery, Arneis, Vista Verde Vineyard, San Benito County.The second release of Arneis from Ian Brand and his I. Brand & Family Winery is very exciting…