| 2020 |
Carol Shelton |
Zinfandel 'Wild Thing' Mendocino County |
Notes of raspberry jam combines with a zesty, briary structure in this Zin, which also serves up roasted sage and green peppercorn flavors. The tannins firm up the finish. Drink now through 2029. 8,007 cases made. From California. One of Wine Spectator's 12 Outstanding Value Wines for Labor Day |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2023-08-28 |
| 2021 |
Meadowcroft |
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley |
Boasting a dark purple and garnet core with a fluorescent red rim in the glass, the 2021 Meadowcroft Cabernet Sauvignon sports notes of baked plums, blackberry coulis, cassis, bitter herbs, new leather, and cedar forest. Tannins are grippy but sweet, while the ample acidity brings a nice black-fruit-forward finish. |
International Wine Report |
91 |
 |
2023-08-28 |
| 2022 |
Meadowcroft |
Pinot Noir Anderson Valley |
Sporting a medium ruby core with a light brick red rim in the glass, the 2022 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from Meadowcroft has a lovely nose of red raspberries, dusty earth, milk chocolate, toasted walnuts, and shades of orange zest. Easy drinking and very fruit-forward, it is one of those wines you can enjoy chilled at the pool's edge on a hot summer day. |
International Wine Report |
91 |
 |
2023-08-28 |
| 2020 |
Nicodemi |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane 'Notari' |
The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Notari is dusty and floral yet also a bit coy, showing just glimpses and violet and black cherry. It's more lively on the palate, with dark red and blue fruits complicated by sweet spice and inner florals. This tapers off with chalky tannins, leaving a dusting of violet candies and lavender hints. Give the 2020 some time to develop its aromatic profile fully. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2023-08-25 |
| 2021 |
Morgan |
Double L Vineyard' Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands |
Shimmering medium ruby and garnet core with a neon pink rim, the 2021 Double L Vineyard Pinot Noir spends 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Wonderfully aromatic on the nose with notes of huckleberry, sweet allspice, bay leaf, dried red rose petals, and tilled earth. Tannins are silky smooth alongside the mouthwatering acidity and medium body, creating an outstanding Pinot Noir that I highly recommend. |
International Wine Report |
95 |
 |
2023-08-24 |
| 2018 |
Two Hands |
Bella's Garden Shiraz |
Hints of roasted meat and vanilla accent black cherries and blackberries on the nose of the 2018 Bella's Garden Shiraz. Medium to full-bodied, plush and creamy, yet with enough silky tannin on the finish to give it shape and sense of structure, this is a super introduction to what looks like a terrific Barossa vintage. |
Wine Advocate |
93 |
 |
2023-08-22 |
| 2022 |
Domaine D'Ansignan |
Les Grenadines |
The 2022 Les Grenadines (42% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 16% Carignan, and a splash of Maccabeu) is light ruby-hued, with an almost rosé feel in its pretty strawberry, peppery herb, and violet notes in a medium-bodied, clean, fresh, and lively style on the palate. It's a deliciously quaffable, impeccably made red to drink over the coming summer months. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Durand |
Sancerre |
Salted citrus, crushed stone, pear, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Sancerre Blanc, a very clean, medium-bodied, crisp, racy white that has bright acidity while staying balanced and textured. Bottled after just three months in concrete, drink this juicy, vibrant white over the coming couple of years. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
91 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2021 |
Domaine Ellevin |
1er Cru Vaucopin |
The 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin is terrific, with impressive honeyed apple, leafy herbs, mineral, and white peach-driven aromatics. Rich, medium-bodied, round, and textured, with nicely integrated acidity, this textured, elegant, beautiful 2021 will evolve for a decade. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
91 |
 |
2023-08-17 |
| 2022 |
Villa des Anges |
Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon |
Already bottled, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon brings considerably more richness and ripeness, with ripe black cherry and cassis fruits as well as spice, tobacco, and dried herb notes. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and fleshy, this balanced, layered, ripe Cabernet has tons of character as well. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
90 |
 |
2023-08-17 |