The 2020 Caliveda Pinot Noir is a juicy, easy-drinking red blend from Napa Valley offering bold dark fruit flavors with notes of oak and spice at a reasonable price point.…
Miles Wagner
Wine is an incredibly vast and rich world that some find intimidating to get into. However, with a bit of basic background knowledge and the right approach, wine can become…
The term “Balti wine” encapsulates two unique winemaking stories from different parts of the world. On one side, we have the Balti wine region of northern Moldova, which produces delicate,…
As California’s signature grapes, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah form a forceful duo, ripening to intense ripeness under the California sun. Harnessed judiciously as 76% of this blend named Unshackled, their…
Popping open a bottle of Caymus is akin to unveiling a masterpiece - wonderfully expressive and expertly crafted to capture your senses. As a long-time Napa Valley enthusiast with a…
A tantalizing aroma wafts from a clay jug. An explorer tips it back for a sip, unwittingly tasting history. Wine - fermented nectar, social lubricant, muse of poets - has…
As an unabashed fan of California red blends, the Wagner family’s Conundrum is one wine that never fails to intrigue my palate. This vintage in particular piqued my interest as…
Cracking open a fresh bottle of Conundrum Red is like tearing into a mystery present – you're giddy with anticipation, unsure what surprises lie hidden within. This legendary red blend…
Holding this famous bottle, its etched vines telling tales of time, I feel the weight of history. This isn't any wine - myths are made of this vintage. After swirling…
Mention value Cabernet and my inner bargain hunter stands alert - could this $20 offering stand up to Napa counterparts four times the cost? Hailing from Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, an…