high-acidity wines. The gravelly soils in Bordeaux are known for producing powerful, structured reds. The granitic soils in the Northern Rhône Valley are perfect for growing the Syrah grape. This diversity allows for a
Beautifully illustrated with original photographs and detailed color maps, this guide introduces California wine by exploring the best that the state has to offer from lush Sonoma Chardonnay to spicy Santa Barbara Syrah to heady Amador Zinfandel. At the heart of the book, award-winning wine writer...
Alceño 2022 50 Barricas Premium Syrah Syrah (Jumilla) Price$22 Points93 Read More Cecchi 2019 Riserva di Famiglia Sangiovese (Chianti Classico) Price$46 Points92 Read More Wakefield 2019 St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon (Clare Valley) Price$55 ...
California accounts for half of the top ten, which also features an Oregon Pinot Noir, two Italian classics, and just the one French wine. Click on the link for theDon MelchorCabernet Sauvignon, or any other wine in the list below, to check prices and availability. For wine scores from a...
Highly quaffable and complex, we review the single vineyard Avivo Rosé from Lodi. A rosé wine made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Syrah from Ledbetter Family Vineyards in Lodi, California. The wine is certified to be glyphosate free and is vegan friendly. …[Read more...] ...
It’s also important to keep in mind, that a large part of what differentiates the wines from the Northern Rhone and Southern Rhone is that in the north, Syrah as we mentioned is the only red wine grape allowed. Although in the northern Rhone, Syrah can be blended with a limited portion...
“Wines from Gigondas, Vacqueyras, the Côtes du Rhône. Give me some peppery syrah and garrigue.” Watson adds. Tobey Grumet Segal/CNN Underscored Of course, even if you’re not in a climate that suddenly switches weather, reds are still a popular choice come fall. “Despite liv...
Further north, California’s neighboring state of Oregon is a region that’s celebrated for its Pinot Noir, especially from the Willamette Valley. The Mediterranean climate here is also suitable for white wines, including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Home to two-thirds ofOregon’s wine...
There are 6 red wines and most fly under the radar but as it happens they are some of the best red wines for beginners. Learn what Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Garnacha have in common as excellent wines to start your adventure into the wine world.
From classic Napa Cabs to standout bottles from the Central Coast, here are the top-rated California wines we tasted this year.