2023 Wine

Organic/Bio A powerful, rich, and complex single-vineyard Grüner that delivers oodles of white pepper, pear and ripe apple aromas and flavors with a hint of butter and a salty, mineral, peppery bite on the long, palate-coating,... Read More

Lower ABV Best known for frothy sparkling wines and gutsy Gruner Veltliner, the Steininger family is quietly crushing it with Riesling these days. This is a lovely introduction to the purity, energy and perfect balance of ripe... Read More

Organic/Bio Intense. That’s the very first word that comes to mind when tasting this bone dry, multi-layered, Austrian Riesling. Like the best dry Rieslings from Australia’s Clare and Eden Valleys and Germany’s... Read More

Organic/Bio Intentionally mirroring the best of white Cotes du Rhone, this blend of 34% Viognier, 31% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 13% Roussanne and 2% Clairette Blanche delivers energy and ripeness. As Wine Advocate said in... Read More

Lower ABV The “Superiore” version of this popular Italian white cranks up the intensity and complexity a lot! As Vinous said of the 2022: “Crispy and clear like a whiff of mountain air. This is round and soothing,... Read More

A deliciously refreshing example of Piemonte’s most important white grape, one that focuses on crispness and vigor over perfume and volume. The stone fruit on the nose and palate pick up just a tiny accent of white flowers... Read More

Organic/Bio Emilia Romagna Sangiovese delivers much of the black cherry, earth, leather and floral character you get in Tuscany but with a bit more freshness and open structure. Here it's done all in steel, bringing out the... Read More

With only 800 cases produced and plenty of customer demand, we’re not sure why a wine that tastes so expensive is still available at such a great value price. But we’re certainly glad that’s the case! It’s... Read More

Organic/Bio Wine Advocate calls Thibaud Boudignon one of France’s foremost vignerons and winemakers today for his ultra pure, intense, Chenin Blancs from Savennieres and Anjou. Here 35 year-old vines on schist and volcanic... Read More

Yes, really. Classic, very high-quality, robust, Howell Mountain Cabernet at this price (vs. the $100+ usually). How? Neil Koch used his job as a Napa grape/wine broker to build great relationships with some of Napa’s top... Read More

The guys behind The Dude do it again, this time with a very well-crafted Cabernet from Stags Leap that sells for a LOT less than you'd expect once you taste it. The signature plushness and richness of Stags Leap is here along... Read More

If you look closely, you’ll notice the little biplane on the edge of the label here, a tribute to “Buck” Cobb who planted this vineyard in between working as an aerobatic pilot. Volcanic soils at 1,500 feet elevation... Read More

A great follow-up to the WE Top 100 2022! All Carignan, this smells great with big aromas of juicy plum, ripe blueberry, crushed violets and hot slate that jump from the glass. It feels great, too, with a round, fleshy, feel that... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Trebbiano doesn’t get much respect, but grow it organically, at very low yields (25% under the legal limit) in a stunning national park near the Abruzzo coast and something very special happens. This... Read More

You might think of this as an Argentinian take on Hermitage Blanc, and that’s not a bad place to start. It’s a 50/50 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne aged in old casks with 10% under Flor (like in Sherry). The aromas... Read More

A joyful, red-fruited, lightly floral and sappy red that’s just a joy to drink solo, with bistro fare and, especially, with raw, grilled/roasted or sautéed veggies. The vineyard was planted 25 years ago from cuttings... Read More

Lower ABVVinous called it playful and jovial while Wine Enthusiast went with This wine is a charmer in it's matching 91 point review. We love how the flavors are deep/dark while the wine remains fresh and easy to drink. WE... Read More

A rich, ripe, Cabernet polished by 20 months in oak and ready for a steak tonight. As JameSuckling.com says in their 93 point review, “Rich, spicy and well-structured in tannins, this full-bodied wine tastes bold, deep and... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Ken and Erica are among the leading proponents of Willamette Valley Chardonnay – in fact, a bit more than half their production is now Burgundy’s fine white grape. While most of their volume is... Read More

Lower ABV If you think Grüner is just a light, crisp, dry white wine, try this more luscious and textured beauty from the Wachau. Pretty aromas of sliced green apple, pear, lemon peel and white pepper come up from the glass... Read More

The oldest winery in McMinnville – founded 1983 – turns out a classic Willamette Valley Pinot in 2022. The Wine Enthusiast 92 point review of the previous vintage tells you want to expect: “Yamhill Valley's... Read More

Lower ABV This top Cote Rotie and Condrieu producer has crafted a captivating entry-level Northern Rhone Syrah in 2023. It’s delicious and classic, with savory black olive, graphite, campfire and roasted meat aromas and... Read More

Lower ABV No one is sure how this native grape from eastern France’s Jura region reached the USA, but it was once widely planted (if equally widely mis-identified) across California. Today the sole source for Trousseau Gris... Read More