California

93 points Wine Enthusiast"This new, value-priced label from longtime Syrah master Jaffurs is a stunner, with loads of energy alongside ample complexity. Smashed plum, lilac, roasted meat and pepper aromas make for an elegant nose. Young tannins grip the...

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: This light lemon-colored wine showcases freshness and vibrancy. Its medium intensity nose reveals captivating aromas dominated by lemon and grapefruit, exuding a bright citrus character. Complementing these lively notes...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"A beautiful shade of pink in the glass, this is an exuberant style of rosé, sure to please those seeking all those fruit flavors. Aromas of cotton candy and watermelon are generous on the nose, while the palate is...

91 points Vinous“The 2022 Rosé Patelin de Tablas is pleasantly floral and sweet, with pretty white strawberry and mint aromas. Soothingly round and juicy, this impresses with its energy and floral-laced peach tones. It finishes with a twang...

Vinous Reverie NotesWinery: This unique wine has become a new favorite. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A rich, easy to drink wine that spends a year in stainless and then at least 18 months in oak...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"Crisp Asian pear flesh, jicama and a light lemon glaze meet with a wet clay minerality on the nose of this twist-top bottling that gets a wider distribution than most of this brand's output. Subtle green pear flavors are cut by...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This twist-top, priced-to-sell estate bottling is a stellar deal from a regional legend. Aromas of wild, tart cherry greet the nose, while the palate picks up complex layers of sagebrush, raspberry compote and peppercorn...

93 points Wine & Spirits"William Foley grounded his wine empire in Sonoma County with the purchase of the Chalk Hill Estate in 2010. Michael Beaulac, who joined the team in 2021, produced this wine from other Foley family vineyards in Carneros, Chalk...

Vinous Reverie NotesFew farming legacies in California, certainly when it comes to growing world-class wine grapes, can stand up to the Wagner family. Their story began quietly in the 1940's, when Napa Valley was largely considered a far flung wilderness...

Chicago Tribune"Sojourn Cellars released its inaugural brut sparkling wine this year, and it’s a stunner. This Sonoma County winery specializes in single vineyard Sonoma chardonnay and pinot noir, and the latest addition to its portfolio combines...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"Fruity and refreshing, this well-balanced and medium-bodied wine offers mouthfilling Golden apple and Bosc pear flavors backed by lively acidity and mild notes of vanilla and butter." Vinous Reverie Notes"Los Primeros - meaning...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Brilliant red cherries, spearmint, cinnamon and black-tea flavors seem to light up this snappy-textured and expressive wine. Moderate tannins and a medium body give an energized mouthfeel that keeps the spices and fruit notes...