2018

You know that one or more times this summer you'll be enjoying grilled ribs slathered in BBQ sauce, so it's best to keep some All-American zinfandel on hand to accompany the occasion. This estate-grown, single vineyard... Read More

The owner/winemaker for Rioja’s Bodegas Santalba recently visited Spiritus while making a tour of the American northeast, and we particularly enjoyed his Ermita de San Felices Crianza among several stand-out bottles. The... Read More

Vinous, 93 points: The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific introduction to this range from Buehler. Bright and punchy, the 2018 is so expressive, even in the early going. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, new leather and mint... Read More

A merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc blend from a small producer in Bordeaux, Chateau Haut-Bicou displays lovely earthy hints of portobello mushrooms, tobacco, and dusty black cherry, along with anise, tar, and cherry... Read More

Just across the border of Hungary into Austria, Evolucio is also crafting a heritage wine from blaufränkisch grapes, long thought to be related to gamay but actually only a cousin to good Cru Beaujolais. This grape appeals... Read More

This baby Super Tuscan from the Brunello producer La Lecciaia integrates cabernet sauvignon (30%) and merlot (30%) to add dark tones, depth and body to the strawberry and cherry notes of sangiovese (40%). Pair this with penne... Read More