2014 Lang and Reed Chenin Blanc Napa Valley
“Melon, uber-ripe citrus, stone fruit, yellow apple, pear, and quince paste…”
Wine Reviews
2014 Terre Rouge Easton Zinfandel Amador County
“Plummy and fresh with a finishing flare of cranberry and tea…”
2013 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Carneros, Napa Valley
“Light-textured and succulent, with exotic tropical fruits…”
2014 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
“Shapely, rounded and mellow, with a texture like pearly satin…”
2011 Hedges Family Estate Red Blend Red Mountain
“Red-fruited but with a wintergreen clarity.”
Black Spirit, Bright Wine
The luminous wines of Ànima Negra reflect Mallorca’s shimmering, indigenous soul.
Oregon Pinot Noir, Sustainably Made
Wines from small producers committed to sustainability in the vineyard and the cellar.
Lodi Native Taps Wisdom From Old Zinfandel Vines
The project highlights the diversity of six ancient Zinfandel vineyards.
I’d Say A Lot: Heritage and Diversity at Parés Baltà
A glimpse of the buzzing, thriving, chaotic vitality of Parés Baltà, and of the family who makes the wines.
Fourteen Italian Red Wines, Fourteen Italian Red Grapes
A virtual tour of Italy celebrating the red wine grapes that have been linked to that land for centuries.
A Tasting and Conversation With Dan Petroski of Massican
Dan Petroski’s white wines are elegant and animated, creating a delicious frisson.
Sparkling Wines for Now: Interesting
The final article in this glittery series considers sparkling wines with a high interestingness quotient.