2012 Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel Napa Valley
“flavors of ripe black and red plums and a finishing hit of coffee-steeped fruits…”
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2013 Lang and Reed 214 Cabernet Franc Napa Valley
“Pleasing and rounded, fruit-driven but with a nice structural frame…”
2014 Lang and Reed Chenin Blanc Napa Valley
“Melon, uber-ripe citrus, stone fruit, yellow apple, pear, and quince paste…”
2013 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Carneros, Napa Valley
“Light-textured and succulent, with exotic tropical fruits…”
Every Little Thing Is Small: A Conversation With Cathy Corison
Cathy Corison on her new Napa vineyard, her shift toward Biodynamics, and what’s most in her way now.
2012 Michael Mondavi Family Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“A big, smiling, ripe, and easygoing wine.”
Tasting Napa and Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc
The best Napa and Sonoma Sauvignon Blancs are sunny but not unserious, with crisp green citrus notes and a freshness that lets them sing with food.
Ten Warming Reds, from East to West
Winter’s best red wines wrap their fruit around an earthy core, binding them to the seasonings and simmered savoriness in winter’s comfort foods.
Wines of Hourglass Estate
Hourglass Estate’s wines are complex and beautifully articulated; some leave you with a surprise that you might love.
Two Opulent Winter Whites
Substantial white wines do belong on the winter table.