2014 Passopisciaro Contrada G Terre Sicilane
Concentrated, powerful, too young
NV Bernard Remy Carte Blanche Brut Champagne
Richly opulent champagne from a small house
Bottling the Wind: Petaluma Gap Is Wine’s Newest Place
This winegrowing region, known for distinctive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah, has at last earned a name of its own
2013 Verruzzo di Monteverro Toscana
Chewy red blend good for winter foods
NV Marie-Pierre Manciat Crémant de Bourgogne Brut
Solid value in a Crémant de Bourgogne
2014 Ramey Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Ripe and luscious, but cooling, too
2013 Donelan Cuvée Moriah Sonoma County
Peppery blend of Grenache and Syrah
2014 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
Drinkable, affordable California Cabernet
2008 Fratelli Lunelli Ferrari Perlé Nero Trentodoc
Exquisite blanc de noirs from Trento
2015 Tongue Dancer Pinot Noir Putnam Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Dark and savory Sonoma Pinot
2012 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino
Polished and elegant Brunello
2014 Passopisciaro Franchetti Terre Siciliane
Feral, raucous, not yet ready