One of Sonoma's most prized terroirs for Cabernet
This quality-focused biodynamic producer's Petit Clos range is always great value. This vintage, an excellent one in Marlborough, gives particular bang for buck. The wine is the color of freshly squeezed cherry juice, and the vibrant nose offers oodles of...
Mostly Grenache (there are small amounts of Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre, and Carignan), the 2018 Cotes Du Rhone Vieilles Vignes is a classic effort well worth seeking out. Beautiful cherry and mulled blackberry fruits, violets, and pepper garrigue give way...
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Steinhauer Ranch is the most potent and savory of the Howell Mountain Cabernets. Iron, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice and chocolate all run through the 2018. Huge, massive tannins need time to soften, but the 2018 is always g...