| 2022 |
Pacific Redwood |
Syrah |
This producer makes their wines with only naturally occurring sulfites, with no additives or preservatives. The nose has fresh dark-berry confiture, cedar and earth aromas. Flavors on the palate are racy red berry, cranberry, dried mushroom and dusty tannins on the finish. Pair with mushroom and winter vegetable pot pie. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| 2023 |
Quinta da Calcada |
Vinho Verde 'Terroir Alvarinho' |
There is a vibrant bite to this wine with its honey and lemon aroma and tight minerality and almond flavors. The wine’s herbal edge is set to soften. Drink from 2026. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2025-04-07 |
| 2023 |
Two Hands |
Shiraz 'Gnarly Dudes' Barossa Valley |
There’s a tangy beet-root note amidst concentrated blackberry and plum fruit, sprinkled with black pepper and mint on this oh-so-Aussie Shiraz. The palate shows density and tension, with savory tannins woven through plump dark-berry fruit and a sense of restraint amidst the heft. Drink now, with a steak at hand or over the next decade. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| NV |
Barón |
Fino 'Micaela' |
This attractive, assertive fino Sherry is one to be taken seriously. Toasted almond, biscuit, dried lemon peel and walnut open on the palate followed by dried white blossom. A streak of salinity is bolstered by toasted pear tart and tangy acidity on the finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| NV |
Henners |
Brut |
This offers lovely richness and autolytic characters such as roasted nuts, butterscotch and lemon curd right off the bat. The creamy opulence is cut through by a lovely line of acidity and a fine, persistent bead of bubbles. Concentrated flavors flow to a long finish. Flies England’s fizz flag oh-so-high. Editor’s Choice. |
Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| 2022 |
Frey |
Syrah North Coast |
This offering from a pioneering domestic organic wine producer offers rich, generous blackberry, coffee bean, rosemary and bittersweet chocolate. The palate conveys boysenberry jam, cracked black peppercorn, roasted walnut, orange zest and mouthwatering tannins to finish. Decant and enjoy with grilled double pork chop, purple cabbage and mushrooms. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| 2022 |
Frey |
Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast |
From a leader in organic production, this wine is fresh and vibrant with aromas of blackberry, black plum, orange zest, chicory and baking spice on the nose. The mouthfeel is complete, finishing with dark raspberry, Bing cherry, vanilla cream, cigar and grippy tannins. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| 2022 |
Carol Shelton |
Zinfandel 'Wild Thing' Mendocino County |
A Zin with pizzaz and an easy-going personality, this serves up lively cherry, cranberry, grilled sage and black pepper flavors that end on a perky note. Drink now through 2031. |
Wine Spectator |
92 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| NV |
Bluebird Distilling |
Char and Stave Coffee Liqueur |
Made with Arabica coffee from roaster Char and Stave and a vodka base from Bluebird. The appearance, aroma and flavor suggest lightly sweetened cold brew coffee, finishing with hints of plum skin and clove heat. Would be stellar in an espresso martini. |
Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
 |
2025-04-07 |
| 2023 |
Quinta da Calcada |
Vinho Verde Loureiro/Alvarinho |
This vibrant wine comes from close to the town of Amarante in southern Vinho Verde. A walnut and spice aroma leads to a floral wine with ripe yellow and citrus fruits topped by a mineral texture. Drink now. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2025-04-07 |