Amber honey in color, it has a warm, intense and persistent scent with notes of dry figs and almond; its flavor is velvety and persistent with a reminder of candy fruits. We still produce this…

Rhys Vineyards aspires to make great Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from some of California's most unique and expressive vineyards. This pursuit has led them to search the state for exciting rocky…

(91 points) "Pale to medium ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has a high-toned nose of cranberry, red cherry, licorice, woodsmoke, perfumed earth, black cherries and dried flowers with amaro…

Chapter 4 Fine and Rare Wines - Life is too short to drink bad wine

Justin – a champion of old vines – has since engaged the famed historic vineyards of Santa Barbara, including the region-defining Sanford & Benedict, in the Santa Rita Hills. Great effort has…

(94 Points) The 2020 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Block Uu is a regal, elegant wine. Citrus, white flowers, mint, white pepper and jasmine are all finely cut in mid-weight, racy Chardonnay that…

Rising as a pillar of quality out of Gigondas' soils is Domaine Santa Duc — an estate with a history that stretches back to 1874. Through six generations, the domaine's caretakers have demonstrated a…

Bright, eye-opening aromas of lemon pith, almond skin, crushed white rock, and oyster shells. There is an alluring heft to the wine that carries with it flavors of meyer lemon custard and roasted…

Tenuta Santa Maria Di Gaetano Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore.

Fragrant aromas of black cherry, red plum, black tea and notes of mint and forest floor. On the palate, flavors of red cherry, black currant and a hint of clove are supported by intriguing layered…