The second vintage I’ve tasted of this wine gives a peek into what San Diego can do. It’s delicate, vibrant and intense, and that’s not a contradiction.
Once upon a time I loved Zinfandel. But over the last 15 years, they have gone all syrupy on me and there are very few I want to drink. Then... read more →
This was just the thing on a late summer night, when there was a little dinner but a lot of wine was desired. Even though it’s made through carbonic maceration,... read more →
I was in Frankly Wines and Christy said, take! It only gets one night of carbonic then it finishes with alcoholic fermentation, gets moved to enamel-lined stainless (new to me),... read more →
What’s a little skunk between friends? Just a little bit? Maybe call it oyster shell. No matter what you call it when combined with the stone and the fruit of... read more →
I’m a big fan of La Ferme and have been frustrated that all the cuvées have not been imported into the States. This one is utterly fun. Destemmed, 10 day... read more →
I’m always on the lookout for a good old-fashioned grenache, and I might have one here. The grapes have a short semi-carbonic maceration, then aged for nine months in concrete... read more →
Out of a sensible cooperative in the southern Rhône comes a classic: full-bodied with good tannin and balance. The fruit is dark bing cherry balanced by spice, licorice, and a... read more →
If only I was this much of an overachiever. This wine drinks well immediately upon opening and yet gets better over the next few days. While delicious and easy drinking,... read more →
There’s a lot here. Lots of fruit. Lots of sun. Lots of power. But the iron and mint are just the right notes to temper the bold flavors.