Wines

The Marietta Christo Rhone Blend from Mendocino presents a deep, ruby hue in the glass. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe dark berries, with hints of spice and earthiness. The palate is rich with flavors of blackberry, plum, and subtle pepper, balanced by a smooth texture. The finish...

Aldegheri, a renowned winery in the Veneto region of Italy, is celebrated for its dedication to traditional winemaking techniques and the production of high-quality wines. The Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso is a testament to this commitment, crafted using the Ripasso method, which involves re-fermenting the wine on the lees of...

Dashwood is a renowned winery located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, known for producing vibrant and expressive wines. The Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, showcasing the quintessential characteristics of this varietal. The wine is produced using modern winemaking techniques that emphasize the preservation...

What if Sauvignon Blanc wasn't supposed to come from the Loire Valley? Von Winning's Sauvignon Blanc II challenges that assumption, emerging from the limestone-rich, sun-soaked Pfalz. This isn't a New Zealand-style tropical bomb or a Loire-style herbaceous whisper. It's something altogether different: natural fermentation, no temperature control, gravity-flow only winemaking....

G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba comes from a wonderful range of estate vineyards. It is fermented for an average of 20 days and ages no less than twelve months, in respect of the rhythm of nature. This is a fine blend, a charming wine, rich yet forward.
A bright ruby/magenta color,...

McPrice Myers is a renowned winery known for crafting expressive and bold wines, particularly from the Paso Robles region. The Pound for Pound Zinfandel showcases the quintessential characteristics of this varietal, offering a rich and robust flavor profile. This wine is crafted from Zinfandel grapes, known for their intense fruit...

Routestock is a renowned winery known for crafting wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards. The Routestock Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to their dedication to quality winemaking. This wine is made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape varietal, which is celebrated for its bold flavors and robust structure....

Manicardi Vigna Ca del Fiore Lambrusco presents a vibrant ruby-red hue with a lively sparkle. On the nose, it offers enticing aromas of red berries and cherries. The palate is dry, with flavors of ripe red fruits balanced by a refreshing acidity. The finish is crisp and clean, making it...

In the glass, the wine exhibits a pale gold hue. Airy aromatic notes suggest flowering jasmine, honeydew, grapefruit pith and dried sweetgrass. The luminous palate expresses notes of lychee, orange oil, honeysuckle and green mango. This vintage, the wine maintains a tightrope walk balance between vivacious fruit and lean, angular...

This may end up being a one-time bountiful bottling, but it feels good to return this to the makeup of the older Sonoma Coast wines. There’s the core provided by Riddle Vineyard in Occidental but then there is also some Bearwallow, Silver Eagle, Occidental Ridge, Joy Road, Bodega Thieriot and...

I referenced the success of this wine in the note above. With the Occidental Ridge, it is hard to say exactly what elevated it in 2024. With this Bodega Thieriot I think it’s obvious, vineyard maturity. Coming after several years of drought busting rainy winters, we finally have a vineyard...

This combines Montrachet clone from Chouette Vineyard, Wente from Riddle, Wente from Susanna’s Vineyard in Sebastopol, a couple barrels of Bearwallow and a keg from Purrington Rued. The small addition of Anderson Valley gives the aromatic a savory edge pushing into white pepper and cut hay. Otherwise, this is very...

This comes across as the most Chardonnay of all the Purrington Rueds so far. I know that doesn’t make a lot of sense since they are all Chardonnays but the character of this has always made its varietal somewhat hard to guess. The aromatics were what made this difficult to...

Pride Mountain Vineyards, located on the picturesque Spring Mountain in Napa Valley, is renowned for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is crafted from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, showcasing the rich and bold characteristics typical of the varietal. The region's unique terroir, straddling the Napa and Sonoma county line,...

100% Nebbiolo aged 12 months in barriques. Colour: ruby red shading to purple. Bouquet: impeccably graceful balance of ripe fruit, spices and vanilla. Palate: dry, well balanced and warm. Sweet and fine grained tannins, over a subtle background of cherry jam.

Offers vibrant, mineral-accented aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and red currant. These are balanced by orange zest, tangerine, citrus blossom, and a prominent chalky dryness on the finish.