Big Time Value – Trig Point Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Trig Point Diamond Dust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Exceptional quality and remarkable value await with the 2021 Trig Point Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Dust Vineyard. This Alexander Valley gem, grown on benchland soils ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, showcases the true character of the region. With its deep purple hue and enticing aromas of blueberry and dark […]

The Irresistible Charm of Aperture Cellars

2021 Aperture Clarksburg Chenin Blanc We are thrilled to present the captivating charm of Aperture Cellars’ extraordinary Chenin Blanc. This is a perfect candidate for stocking up by the case.  Aperture Cellars’ Chenin Blanc is a true gem—a wine that effortlessly balances smooth, round, honeyed fruit with crisp, refreshing notes. With each sip, vibrant and […]

Best Value Cabernet We’ve Tasted! Krutz Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Krutz Family Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon We are letting you in on a secret that only a select few know about. Krutz Family Cellars sources their fruit from one of the most famous vineyards in Napa Valley, a site that is known for producing wines that sell for upwards of $750 a bottle. […]

Capturing the Russian River Valley – Arista RRV Chardonnay

2019 Arista Russian River Valley Chardonnay Have you ever gone to a wine tasting, and to your surprise, your favorite wine on the flight was the first one you tasted? Despite knowing that the flight is designed to start with the affordable wine they make the most of (you know, the one that you would […]

One Vineyard; Two Singular Wines – Checkerboard Vineyard

Checkerboard Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon: 2019 ‘King’s Row’ Diamond Mountain & 2019 ‘Aurora’ Diamond Mountain On the southeast slopes of Napa Valley’s Diamond Mountain, you find Checkerboard Vineyards. Farming four estate vineyards at different elevations on the mountain, their gorgeous wines are a textbook example of the subtle nuances that result in the smallest changes in […]

Build Your Pym-Rae Vertical Collection

Pym-Rae Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The Tesseron family name is one of the most important and respected in French winemaking. Known first for the cognac that bears their name, the family is now behind some of the most lauded expressions of Bordeaux at their two estates: Château Pontet Canet and Château Lafon Rochet.  The wine […]

Synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc: Ladoucette Comte Lafond Sancerre AC

2021 Ladoucette Comte Lafond Sancerre AC If you see the names Lafond and Ladoucette on a bottle, you know that what is inside is one of the world’s greatest examples of Sauvignon Blanc. Wine bottles bearing these names have been showing the best side of Sancerre for more than two centuries.  Their holdings in Sancerre […]

Capturing the Pedigree of Platt Vineyard with Scherrer Pinot Noir

2017 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir The Platt Vineyard is nothing less than a Grand Cru of the Sonoma Coast. To ensure that we give it the recognition it deserves, we are featuring an outstanding expression from that site: the 2017 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir.  Located in the western portion of the Petaluma Gap, […]

The Perfect Sancerre for Cheese!

2021 Domaine Curot Sancerre A few days ago, something unprecedented happened to the Wine Spectrum team. It started out like any normal day. We were tasting the 2021 Domaine Curot Sancerre, one of our newest additions to the portfolio. Around the room, the expectations were that we’d all jot down a few notes, share a […]

97 Point Chardonnay from My Favorite Neighbor

2021 My Favorite Neighbor ‘Blanc’ San Luis Obispo Chardonnay “We believe it takes a village to make great wine.” – Eric Jensen Winemaker Eric Jensen’s label “My Favorite Neighbor” is an homage to his community in Paso Robles. To make his Cabernets and Chardonnays, he sources the best, sustainably farmed fruit from a handful of […]