2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Drum Canyon Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills
Serious and deep, with a finishing mineral aspect
Visiting Owen Roe Washington
Wines of Owen Roe balance sunshine and freshness
2015 Gran Vinum Albariño Rias Baixas
Deft winemaking proves Albariño is serious
2013 Figgins Estate Red Wine Walla Walla Valley
A high-toned red blend grown at elevation
Getting Closure: Tasting 2010 Clos Roche Blanche L’Arpent Rouge
Lessons from opening a singular bottle—too late
2015 Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Sharp and focused, good with a range of fare
2013 Domaine Katsaros Valos PGI Krania
A perfumy red grown on Mt. Olympus
2012 Dolin Red Blend The Blue Note Malibu Coast
Substantial and truly savory; a port-like wine
Own-Rooted: A Vine Stock Nursery Story
Washington’s soils create an uncommon opportunity for viticulturists: a nursery of own-rooted vines
2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Estate Santa Maria Valley
A balanced and friendly Central Coast Chardonnay
2014 Talbott Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands
Concentrated and lightly spiced
2014 Dolin Chardonnay Malibu Newton Canyon
Substantial and creamy, grown above the fog line