2024 Wine

Organic/Bio Lower ABV In 1995, two young Italians, winemaker Alberto Antonini of Antinori and entrepreneur Antonio Morescalchi, started this winery to make then-classic Mendoza Malbec. But in 2012, they took a turn. Out went the... Read More

Lower ABV A delicious, fresh and vibrant, Pinot Noir that delivers a big gush of ripe cherry fruit with just enough varietal spice on the back to stay interesting and fun. Pretty, supple, and easy to drink. You'd be forgiven... Read More

Organic/Bio The wine formerly known by Stephen’s son’s name “Juel” now goes by his nickname, Little Bud. But it still tells the story of this wild vineyard in overview, combining fruit picked from all four... Read More

Organic/Bio There’s something joyfully incongruous about a bearded outdoors guy who wears flannel, farms his vineyard with horses, chickens, sheep, geese and (his own) children, and waxes on passionately about the quality... Read More

Organic/Bio The edges of Antiquum Farm’s “Big Field” vineyard are kind of the far edge of what Pinot Noir can do. The winemaking is simple enough – fully de-stemmed fruit, open top fermenters, a bit of... Read More

Lower ABV Cortona goes a different direction than the rest of Tuscany. Like here in this blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Viognier that’s snappy, fresh and fragrant at just 12.5%. Chardonnay brings green apple and citrus... Read More

A delicious value in ready-to-drink super-Tuscan red, blending roughly equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tuscany’s own Sangiovese and aging in French oak. Full-bodied, it’s loaded with dark blue/black... Read More

The old-vine specialists at Bedrock craft this bold, highly drinkable, California Syrah mainly from Bien Nacido and Bedrock vineyards with 15% Viognier co-fermented for even more freshness and fruit. The blend of rich, dark, fruit... Read More

In 1969, George Besson planted these Chardonnay vines in an abandoned plum orchard at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. He and his son have farmed it ever since, and here artisanal producer Birichino captures the magic of... Read More

There aren’t a lot of “great” California Pinot Noirs at this price point; this is one of them. From a vineyard at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains first planted in 1910 and then replanted with cuttings from... Read More

Lower ABV Off and on through the early 20th century, Gamay grew in the Cote d’Or alongside Pinot Noir, so it’s not surprising it can shine in Bjornson’s estate vineyard next to Pinot in the Willamette Valley.... Read More

Years ago, the legendary Robert Parker called this, “Possibly the single greatest dry red wine value in the world.” That has never been more true that now in what is clearly the most delicious, easy-drinking, release... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV This is SNAPPY Spanish white that showcases the white/pink citrus and herbal bite of Sauvignon Blanc mellowed just a touch by the rounder texture and ripe orange/tangerine fruit of Verdejos. It's from... Read More

Like kumquat, Seckel pear and/or underripe Geengage plum serviced up with a salty, mineral, finish and burst of orange oil on the dry, talky, finish? Of course you do! And you’ll love this very sophisticated and fresh expression... Read More

If you love California Cab’s rich blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, dash of chocolate, sweet spice, full body and fine and firm tannins that are ready to party with a steak, then you’ll definitely enjoy drinking this.... Read More

Unless you taste a lot of California Chardonnay, it can be hard to realize how big an accomplishment Bartholomew Broadbent has pulled off here. It's 100% Chardonnay, picked ripe and full of pear and stone fruit flavors perfectly... Read More

If you like your Cali Pinot Noir silky-smooth and generous on the palate, then look no further. Bartholomew Broadbent’s California label sources fruit from San Francisco down to Santa Barbara from hand-harvested vineyards... Read More

As Vinous said a few years ago, Broadley Vineyards has been a consistently reliable source of energetic, well-balanced Pinots, but this long-established winery, founded by Claudia and Craig Broadley in 1982, doesn’t seem... Read More

Highly drinkable Nebbiolo from this outstanding Barbaresco producer. In the cool 2024 vintage, this is crafted in a light, elegant, style with classic Nebbiolo aromas/flavors and a drink-anytime structure. Vinous describes it... Read More

Lower ABV Vermentino di Sardegna belongs in the sipping rotation of anyone who loves Sauvignon Blanc/Sancerre, Albarino, Grüner Veltliner, Soave, Rueda Verdejo – pretty much any light, citrusy, fresh white full of fruit... Read More

As always, an utterly delicious blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and a splash of Sauvignon Blanc that delivers a compelling blend of richness and vivacity, fruit and minerality, and purity plus power. Mountain vineyards in the... Read More

Always one of our favorite Pinot Grigio’s for it's compelling blend of depth, richness, vibrancy and cut. It’s grown by the 143 member/farmers of the Terlano cooperative winery (founded 1893!), each paying lots... Read More

Rufete is rare, limited to the Spanish/Portuguese border south of the Douro river, and mostly lost in blends. This 100% Rufete suggests that should change, at least when the grape is ripened with care. It's dark and gutsy,... Read More

Lower ABV Grown under Atlantic Breezes, Loureiro does well at Vinho Verde's main grape - nice and lemony with some green pear and enough acidity that given the traditional spritz, it's refreshing. But, as here, add 50%... Read More