Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether for its unique personality, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick comes from a new-to-me producer I first discovered just last year: Massican Wines. After being thoroughly impressed with that first taste, I didn’t hesitate to order…
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Wine of the Week; 2020 Baxter Pinot Noir Run Dog Vineyard
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether for its unique personality, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is all three: the 2020 Baxter Pinot Noir Run Dog Vineyard, is a pure, vibrant expression of an Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. It’s a bottle that…
Wine of the Week; 2023 Matthiasson Vermentino Cressida Vineyard
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether for its unique personality, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is all three: the 2023 Matthiasson Vermentino from the Cressida Vineyard, a vibrant expression of a lesser-known grape that deserves more attention. Matthiasson Wines Based in…
Wine of the Week; Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Black Label
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether it’s for its singular character, captivating backstory, or the sheer joy it delivers in the glass. This week’s pick is a true crowd-pleaser: the Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Black Label. This sparkling wine is the best kind of overachiever: polished, impressive, yet never too serious….
Wine of the Week; Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly stands out—whether for its singular character, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick: the Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley. This bottle is a staple in our home—dependable, elegant, and remarkably well-priced for the quality it delivers. It’s the kind of…
Wine of the Week: 2021 Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly stands out—whether for its singular character, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick: the 2021 Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris from the Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. I first tasted Jolie-Laide’s Trousseau Gris at the Seven % Solution tasting…
Wine of the Week; 2022 Enfield Wine Co. Chardonnay Brosseau Vineyard
Each week, I highlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its distinctive character, compelling story, or sheer drinking pleasure. This week’s standout: the 2022 Enfield Wine Co. Chardonnay Brousseau Vineyard. This week’s pick is especially exciting because I’m a huge fan of Enfield Wine Co.’s Chardonnays. They’re always fresh, beautifully textured, and bursting with…
Wine of the Week; 2019 St. Supéry Petit Verdot Dollarhide Estate
Each week, I feature a wine that stands out—whether for its distinctive character, compelling story, or the sheer joy it brings to the glass. This week, I’m thrilled to feature the 2019 St. Supéry Petit Verdot Dollarhide Estate, a wine that perfectly embodies all three. In celebration of the inaugural International Petit Verdot Day on…
Wine of the Week; 2019 La Sibilla Piedirosso Campi Flegrei
Each week, I feature a wine that stands out—whether for its unique character, compelling story, or the sheer joy it brings to the glass. This week’s selection is the 2019 La Sibilla Piedirosso Campi Flegrei, a high-QPR gem from Campania, Italy. Made from Piedirosso—a grape that’s as new to me as it is intriguing—this wine…
Wine of the Week: 2015 Prie Vineyards Petit Verdot Hux Vineyard
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, fascinating story, or the sheer delight it brings to the glass. This week’s feature is the 2015 Prie Vineyards Petit Verdot Hux Vineyard, captivating expression of a lesser-known Bordeaux variety that, in the skilled hands, thrives in Lodi’s Mediterranean climate. Prie Vineyards…