California
Winemakers across California predict that the 2021 vintage will be one of the best in recent memory, while the Golden State’s winegrowers enjoyed a smooth harvest following a moderate and consistent growing season. California produces about 80% of the nation’s wine, making it the world’s fourth-largest wine producing region. More than 80% of California wine is made in a Certified Sustainable California Winery and over half of the state’s 637,000 vineyard acres are certified to one of California’s sustainability programs (Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, Fish Friendly Farming, LODI RULES, Napa Green and SIP-Certified).
2021 Deovlet La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills
The 2021 Pinot Noir la Encantada Vineyard, made with 15% whole clusters, has wild aromas of iron, pipe tobacco, woodsmoke, autumn leaves, cola and lavender with a core of red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate balances concentrated fruit with lacy tann...
2021 Deovlet - Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict
A wine of crystalline precision and tension, Deovlet's 2021 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard shows the more nervy side of this site. Citrus peel, white pepper, crushed rocks and mint all race across the palate. Aging mostly in large format works s...
2021 Deovlet - Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a total knock-out and also one of the best wines I have tasted from Ryan Deovlet. It emerges from three blocks on the property. Red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and spice all build in a sumptuou...
2023 Diatom - Chardonnay Santa Barbara County
2019 Domaine Della - Chardonnay Sonoma Sonoma Coast
This wine has rounded edges of smooth opulence, making the case for full-bodied intensity and concentration expressed within layers of rich stone and tropical fruit. With hints of saline, it offers a contrast of sweet and savory, and is plenty fresh in th...
2018 Domaine Della - Pinot Noir Sonoma Sonoma Coast
Crisp red fruit, citrus and blueberry brighten a core of biting acidity in this coastal appellation wine, impressive in texture and length. Coated in cinnamon, nutmeg and black tea, it offers the best of the variety’s fruit and savory components.
2012 Donelan Family - Syrah Russian River Walker Vine Hill
The 2012 Syrah Walker Vine Hill is another ripe, concentrated 2012 from this estate. Sporting a deep ruby/purple color as well as notes of blackberries, blueberries, crushed rock, peppery herbs, and charcoal, it has an elegant, moderately tannic and conce...
2021 Dry Creek Vineyard - Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley
2022 DuMol - Chardonnay Russian River Valley Wester Reach
A bright yellow color, the 2022 Chardonnay Wester Reach is a textbook example of this vintage, with a lot of elegance and a wide drinking window. From the Russian River Valley and aged in 25% new oak barrels for 11 months, it takes on more glycerol richne...