2016 Ormilles Rosé Côtes de Provence
Ripe and smiling rosé
2015 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
Fiano with brine and softness
2014 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Floral, elegant, high-toned Napa Cabernet
2016 Massican White Wine Annia Napa Valley
A riper, more substantial Annia white blend
NV Domaine Allimant-Laugner Brut Rosé Crémant d’Alsace
Spirited, snappy, and good for picnics
2015 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill
Creamy and ample Chardonnay from Chalk Hill
2014 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Rosy, smoky Pinot Noir from Russian River
Fairy Tale Farm Barbegazi
A cocoa-dusted Alp-style cheese from central Vermont
2015 John Duval Wines Grenache Annexus Barossa
Woodsy, savory, but lifted Grenache from Barossa
Don’t Call Them Lesser
Exploring vital grapes with big personalities—if tiny footprints
2014 Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Youthful and somewhat reticent now
2016 Macari Vineyards Rosé North Fork of Long Island
Fruit, herbs, freshness, and low alcohol