OCTOBER 2025 STAFF FAVORITES

Crafted from hillside Mendocino County vineyards, our Pinot Noir offers notes of blackberry, cherry tart, dried currants, and touches of mace. Weighted with rich fruit and bramble, with a trace of dri... read more...

A rich and impressive Grenache Syrah blend from Borsao's high altitude, low-yielding vineyards, produced in collaboration with renowned Syrah expert Chris Ringland. The oak is really well done her... read more...

Clear yellow with green tinges. The bouquet offers a unique aromatic range including citrus flowers, exotic fruits, apricots, white-fleshed stone fruit and jasmine. Intensely fruity and well balanced,... read more...

Catena Malbec presents a deep violet color with purple reflections. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyards offers intense aromas, soft texture, and concentrated flavor. Deep aromas of ripe r... read more...

A selection of Alvarinho grapes surrounding the village of Alvaredo. Traditional vinification without destemming, in order to fully preserve the grapes’ primary aromas. A very mineral and intens... read more...

This delicious Tuscan white brings elegance and freshness with aromatics of exotic fruits, white flowers and honey. The taste is pleasantly fruity with bright acidity that leads to a long finish. Enjo... read more...

Aromatic lemon rind, tart citrus, and delicate jasmine blossom, with bitter almond and wet-stone minerality. Medium-bodied and dry on entry, with ripe pineapple, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd. The mid... read more...

Slovenia’s Goriska Brda region is renowned for its boundary-pushing orange wines, and this example captures the style beautifully. Deep amber in color, it opens with lifted aromas of dried apric... read more...

La Colombina, which borders both the Ciacci estate and the Uccelliera estate in the warm southeastern Castelnuovo dell’Abate district of Montalcino, has been in the Caselli family for generation... read more...

Pure Cabernet Franc made from vines over 40 years of age in the commune of Ingrandes de Touraine—part from the sandy gravel terraces of the lieu-dit Louys, and part from hillside plantings in th... read more...

7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel bursts with ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and hints of mocha and spice. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, it finishes smooth and lingering, balancing richness with a touch of p... read more...