Quilceda Creek - 2023 Vintage
April, 2026
Stepping into a tasting at Quilceda Creek feels less like a formal appointment and more like a focused immersion into Cabernet Sauvignon at its highest level. The experience is quiet, intentional, and deeply site-driven, with...
Cayuse - 2023 Releases
April, 2026
There are certain figures in American wine who did more than build a successful label. They changed the map. Christophe Baron belongs in that category. Long before The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater became one of...
Kistler - 2022 Releases
October, 2025
Cool Calm and Collected: Inside Kistler’s Refined 2022 Vintage. The 2022 vintage at Kistler Vineyards was defined by cooler, wetter-than-average conditions, marking the second in a sequence of three cooler vintages for the estate. A...
PERUS - 2023 Releases
October, 2025
PerUs Winery’s 2023 Vintage: Power Refined in the Hands of Russell Bevan. The 2023 vintage from PerUs Winery in Napa Valley is a showcase of what happens when exceptional terroir and an optimal growing season...
TOR - 2023 Releases
October, 2025
TOR’s 2023 Vintage: A Seamless Expression of Precision, Power, and Place. The 2023 vintage has emerged as a landmark year for TOR, with the entire lineup earning exceptional acclaim ranging from 96 to 100 points...
Blankiet - 2023 Releases
September, 2025
Elegance Uncorked: The Napa Winery That thrived in 2023 Blankiet Estate is a small, high‐end winery founded in 1996 by Claude and Katherine Blankiet, situated on the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains above Yountville,...
Copper Bear - New Releases
September, 2025
Under the Radar, Over the Top: Napa’s Next Rising Star. Copper Bear Winery is the passion project of winemaker Jesse Giacomelli, operating in Napa Valley as an ultra-small-production brand rooted in artistry and terroir. Jesse...
Lerner Project - New Releases
September, 2025
Precision Over Production: The Art of Quality Winemaking. Lerner Project is a boutique, high-end winery located in Napa Valley, California, founded by Stu and Karen Lerner. After spending decades supplying wooden pallets to some of...
Carter Cellars (2023)
September, 2025
Masters of the Vine: Crafting Exceptional Wines, Year After Year. Carter Cellars is a highly regarded boutique winery located in Napa Valley, California, known for producing premium, small-batch wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Established in 1998...
Force Majeure
June, 2025
Discovering Force Majeure: Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Vertical Tasting Experience When I first delved into the incredible vertical lineup of Force Majeure—tasting every Cabernet and Syrah from the Red Mountain AVA—they struck me not just...
La Pelle - 2021/2022
June, 2025
Latest Releases from La Pelle: La Pelle Wines is a boutique Napa Valley producer founded in 2016 by a trio of seasoned industry professionals—Maayan Koschitzky (winemaker and farmer from Israel, former Screaming Eagle harvest intern and...
Diamond Creek - 2022
June, 2025
Latest Releases from Diamond Creek: Founded in 1968 by Al and Boots Brounstein, Diamond Creek Vineyards holds a legendary place in Napa Valley’s winemaking history as the region’s first estate dedicated exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon....
Cliff Lede - 2022
May, 2025
Latest Releases from Cliff Lede: Founded in 2002 by Canadian entrepreneur Cliff Lede, Cliff Lede Vineyards is a distinguished family-run winery nestled in the prestigious Stags Leap District of Napa Valley. The 60-acre estate includes...
Heitz Cellar - 2019 Vintage
May, 2025
Latest Releases from Heitz Cellar: Heitz Cellar is one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and historically significant wineries, known for its unwavering commitment to traditional winemaking and the expression of terroir. Founded in 1961 by...
Ramey - 2022/2023 Vintage
April, 2025
Latest Releases from Ramey: Ramey Wine Cellars, founded by renowned winemaker David Ramey in 1996, has become one of California’s most respected producers, particularly known for its benchmark Chardonnays. Located in Sonoma County, Ramey Winery...