The 2014 Bodegas Manzanos Azagra Voché Selección Graciano Rioja Reserva is a 95 point wine made from Spain’s increasingly rare Graciano grape. In the hands of one of Spain’s most respected wine families, this bottling checks all the boxes for an easy drinking, reasonably priced red wine.
If you love Super Tuscans that are bold, elegant, and have expansive palates with rivers of lush dark fruit, this bottle of 2018 Cabreo “Il Borgo” is one to hold and drink now, or cellar for a special occasion.
The world is in love with the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. So much so that about 80% of each vintage is exported to countries around the world.
The story of Cordant begins with David and DeAnn Taylor, a couple driven by a shared love for wine and a desire to create a welcoming, hospitality-driven wine-tasting experience to share with fellow wine lovers.
This one is a real winner. Wow. The 2019 Quintessa from Napa Valley is a wine that commands attention with its depth, precision, and character. It’s a blend that shows off the estate’s ability to combine bold flavors with balance and structure, offering a wine that feels polished yet approachable.
Greenock Creek wines are to Australia, what Sine Qua Non is to California: both have “cult” wine status, whose bottles regularly receive 100 point scores from critics like those powerful tastemakers at The Wine Advocate. Does the 2019 Greenock Creek ‘Barossa Valley’ Shiraz live up to the hype?
Old vine zinfandel from Lodi, California, is treasured by the wine community. This 2017 Zinfandel is a great representation of a historic grape by an on-the-rise winemaker.
When exploring the nuanced world of Sonoma wines, the Gundlach Bundschu Vintage Reserve stands out as a testament to the region’s potential for crafting meticulously balanced, cellar-worthy Cabernet-driven blends. This wine combines artistry in winemaking with the distinct terroir of Sonoma to deliver an experience that wine enthusiasts will find
The 2017 Venteux Vineyards Petite Sirah is a bold interpretation of this Rhone varietal. The palate has generous notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and black pepper that lingers long after that first sip.
J.J. Huber’s Laguna Canyon Winery is a favorite with the locals, and the 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée, Fountaingrove, a Bordeaux-inspired blend, is a great example of why.
If you think Sonoma County Cabernet can’t compete with neighboring Napa, think again. The 2007 Knights Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon made with To Kalon and Dr. Crane vineyard fruit is captivating.
The 2023 Anecdote Cabernet Sauvignon marks a pivotal chapter for Afterwords Wines. Sourced primarily from the Coombsville AVA, this ultra-limited release of just three barrels combines Julien Fayard’s technical precision with the region’s cooler-climate structure. It offers a polished and savory profile suitable for cellaring or decanting today.