There's nothing more challenging than finding a varietally correct mid-priced California Pinot Noir. Many are too fruity, oaky, or atypical, but David Gordon, wine director at Manhattan's Tribeca Grill, works with only... Read More
Fundamental Red is a Rhone blend with a bit of extra California oomph. Tensley ferments Central Coast Syrah, Grenache, plus a little Mourvedre for depth and Viognier for perfume in steel before aging for eight months in French... Read More
In this case, Lite refers to both density and price compared to Tensley's premier Syrah. It's still a substantial Syrah but with a northern Rhone flair, meaning the fruit doesn't overshadow the wine's complexities... Read More
For those adventurous souls, Trousseau Gris is a mystery that can only be unraveled by tasting again, again, and again. Technically, it's a dry white wine while not being either. Made with 100% organic Trousseau Gris from... Read More
Lioco is a modern-style winery led by the husband and wife team of Matt & Sara Licklider, who partnered with winemaker Drew Huffine and viticulturist Prudy Foxx to source out unique unadulterated vineyards with old vines, old... Read More
There is a misconception that rosé must be consumed immediately. That might be true for simple wine but not for more complex rosé like the age-worthy ones from Provence. And speaking of Provence and its primary grape... Read More
Napa Valley Cab for $34 is a rarity. Luckily, Long Meadow Ranch has plenty of organic fruit on its 74 acres in Rutherford, plus another 16 acres of mountain vineyards on the Mayacamas Estate. The Farmstead line references the... Read More
Long Meadow Ranch produces its Bordelaise wine varietals down in Rutherford, Napa Valley, while the Burgundian grapes hail from Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, just north of Sonoma. As one of California's coldest AVAs,... Read More
Combining the concepts of merit and heritage, Meritage has existed since 1988 when a group of American vintners formed an association to promote American Bordeaux blends. These winemakers needed a new category because the laws... Read More