USA, California, Napa Valley: The 2019 Vintage Report – While It Lasts

In this first look at the 2019s from barrel, I can conclude that this is a vintage that is going to make a lot of Napa Cabernet lovers very happy....

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USA, California: Peter Michael New Releases – 2018s & 2019s

The timing of my virtual tasting of Peter Michael's new releases this year coincided with the bottling date for the 2019 Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs....

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USA, California, Napa Valley: Diamond Creek New Releases

This small report features three very impressive new 2018 Diamond Creek releases, which should be hitting the markets very soon....

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USA, California, Napa Valley: More New Releases

In Part 5 of my coverage of Napa Valley's 2018s, I continue to find impressive consistency with a lot of vibrant, evocative wines to recommend....

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USA, California, Napa Valley: More New Releases

In Part 4 of my coverage of Napa Valley's 2018s, I continue to find impressive consistency with a lot of vibrant, evocative wines to recommend....

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USA, California, Paso Robles: Saxum’s 2018s

I’ve eagerly anticipated the 2018 vintage in Paso Robles, where cooler temperatures resulted in elegant, lifted wines. The Saxum 2018s do not disappoint....

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USA, California, Napa Valley: More New 2018 Releases

In Part 3 of my coverage of Napa Valley's 2018s, I continue to find impressive consistency with a lot of vibrant, evocative wines to recommend....

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My 2020 Wine Discoveries: Erin Brooks

In an effort to democratize the playing field, I’ve highlighted several wines of great quality and value this year....

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USA, California, Central Coast: The 2018 Vintage

The 2018 vintage in California was much cooler than previous warm vintages from 2012-2017. Those who kept a close check on yields crafted stunning wines....

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USA, California, Napa Valley: More 2017s & A Final Word on Smoke Taint

Everyone appears to be afraid to mention smoke taint, but it is one of the most important wine quality issues facing our industry today....

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