2023 California Wine

This brand makes one of the most reliably satisfying Malvasias in the New World. This vintage offers orange blossom and lemon verbena balm aromas on the nose. There's a heavier weight to the palate, where citrus peel and blossom... Read More

Sleek and juicy, with fan-friendly cherry, raspberry, toasty spice and briar accents that glide on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2033.

The newer ownership of this historic brand is doing a solid job of keeping the Rhône vibe and mission alive. This blend of 69% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 14% Cinsaut and 2% Petite Sirah offers fresh red currant aromas that are... Read More

Fresh and pure, with a pretty gilding of violet and iris notes draped over a solid core of cassis and cherry puree. Shows a graphite underpinning on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,914 cases made.

The 2023 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is fresh and balanced, built on a foundation of mostly estate fruit. A long, cool growing season helped preserve the grapes’ bright acidity, giving the wine energy. Notes of salted lemon... Read More

This countywide cuvée is a very down-the-middle, benchmark style of Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Aromas of lime peel and baked apple lead from the nose into a texturally interesting palate that presents pear flavors awash... Read More

This new project for this onetime Rhône specialist delivers satisfying Pinot at a very fair price. Black plum, elderberry and violet aromas make for a darker nose. The palate is bold as well, with lavender elevating the... Read More

Stone fruits, tart apricot, and some honeyed, floral notes all emerge from the 2023 Viognier, a juicy, medium-bodied, elegant Viognier that has a nicely balanced, elegant mouthfeel and a clean finish. It's beautifully balanced... Read More

Another impressive wine at a remarkable price point, the 2023 OVR Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown at the family’s McDowell property in Mendocino County. It’s dry, refined, and tastes of classic... Read More