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MIGRATION

Pinot Noir 2022

Sonoma Coast, CA

The wine is terrific. It’s a lovely cherry style of Pinot—but one that still has structure. (It’s not just cherry cola). The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

92 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Migration Wines

TRUCHARD

Merlot 2022

Carneros, Napa Valley, CA

In Bordeaux, Merlot is prized for its soft core—a plushness right in the middle of the flavor that gives wines like St-Emilions and Pomerols their richness. Merlot in California can be like that too. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

95 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed  

Available at Truchard Vineyards

RÉSONANCE

Pinot Noir 2023

(Willamette Valley, OR)

I’ve always loved this winery’s name—Résonance. To resonate is to deeply connect with something. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

97 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at wine.com
SCRIBE skin fermented the captains verses 2023

SCRIBE

Skin Fermented Chardonnay Xlll “The Captain’s Verses” 2023

Sonoma Valley, California

In a recent tasting of more than 70 northern California Chardonnays, this one from Scribe was the mostThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

96 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Scribe Winery

LUIS ALEGRE

“Parcela N. 5” Rioja DOC 2019

Rioja, SP

Warm and spicy, with notes of ripe plums and juicy berries.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Available at Family Wineries Direct
Chateau Fonpleagade

CHÂTEAU FONPLÉGADE

Grand Cru Classe Saint-Émilion 2021

Saint- Émilion, Bordeaux, FR

Deliciously plummy with savory notes of black olives and sage.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Available at JJ Buckley
Vigneti Vecchio

VIGNETI VECCHIO

“Sciare Vice” Carricante 2020

Sicily, Italy

Carricante is an indigenous Sicilian white grape with a fascinating flavor.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

90 points KM / WineSpeed

Available at Wine.com
Merry Edwards

MERRY EDWARDS

Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Russian River Valley, CA

There’s no talking about Merry Edwards’ famous Sauvignon Blanc without The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

93 points KM / WineSpeed

Available at Merry Edwards
Language of Yes

THE LANGUAGE OF YES

“Rancho Réal Vineyard” Grenache 2022

Santa Maria Valley, CA

The Language of Yes is a brand created relatively recently by Randall Grahm (of Bonny Doon fame).The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points KM / WineSpeed

Available at The Language of Yes

ROSEROCK

Pinot Noir 2022

Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, OR

I love it when Pinot Noir is cooling—when the flavors themselves are evocative of cool things,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points KM

Available at Domaine Drouhin

YERING STATION

Pinot Noir 2020

Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Oh my, is this delicious. Australia doesn’t get enough credit for making beautifulThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points KM

Available at Wine.com

SIMON FAMILY

“Tigress” Rosé of Grenache 2023

Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

Most rosé is simple and straightforward. But does it have to be so plain? Apparently not.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points KM

Available at Simon Family

MINUS TIDE

“Manchester Ridge Vineyard” Pinot Noir 2021

Mendocino Ridge, Mendocino County, California

One sip of this Pinot is enough to transport you to the redwood forestsThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

93 points TK

Available at Minus Tide Wines

BERGSTROM

“Old Stones” Chardonnay 2021

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Butter. Butter. Butter. If you love buttery Chardonnay, this is your wine.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

92 points KM

Available at Bergstrom Wines

PEWSEY VALE

“The Contours” Riesling 2016

Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

This wine is a knock-out. First of all, it’s 8 years old, just now released,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

95 points KM

Available at wine.com