A solid cab with notes of blackberry, blueberry and a kiss of vanilla. Nice length. This tasty cab is a smart buy for wine lovers looking for everyday wine to uncork.

Appearance: Deep gold;Nose: Tropical fruit led by mango and pineapple. Peaches. Yellow apples; Palate: Weighty mouthfeel. Confirmation of the fruit, peach particularly prominent. Phenolic backbone adds an additional facet. Medium acid keeps the wine lively. Big fruity finish;Good value.Winery is Certified Sustainable.

A lovely and distinctive white, with a lush and oily texture that envelopes boldly expressive notes of pine resin, nectarine and apricot blossom.

Make mom feel extra special this Mother’s Day with the 2021 ultimate gift guideFresh, fruit-forward wines are the perfect pairing for this Mother’s Day — sip on a grapefruit and strawberry forward rosé like Kendall-Jackson’s 2018 Vintner’s Reserve Rosé and pair it with your favorite charcuterie plate combination.

For Kate Ayres of Penner-Ash in the Willamette Valley it is broadening the profile of her pinot noir by sourcing grapes from 18 vineyards in six sub appellations. Her delicious 2018 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir is layered and expressive with strawberry jam and violet aromas, cherry and plum flavors, dusty tannins and a savory note that begs for a second glass.

This medium ruby colored Pinot Noir opens with a black raspberry and pencil shavings bouquet with hints of blood orange and band-aid. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with bright acidity. We also found it to be juicy and have a round mouthfeel. The flavor profile is red raspberry and red plum blend with notes of cola We also detected hints of strawberry, fig and clove mixed in. The finish is dry and its flavors and acidity linger nicely. The Panel would pair this Pinot with duck breast with fig sauce or with a cassoulet.

This medium purple colored Zinfandel opens with a fragrant boysenberry and black raspberry bouquet with a hint of black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with bright acidity. It was also juicy. The flavor profile is black raspberry and blackberry blend with notes of red plum and mild graphite. We also detected some hints of rum and Coke mixed in. The finish is dry and its flavors and moderate tannins drift away nicely. The Panel would pair this Zin with braised short ribs.

This pale garnet colored Pinot Noir opens with a cinnamon and black cherry-cola bouquet with hints of vanilla oak and red raspberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, delicate and gentle. The flavor profile is mild mineral and gentle red plum blend with notes of strawberry. We also detected hints of cola and gentle oak. The finish is dry and its flavors and soft tannins fade away nicely. The Panel would pair this Pinot with roasted quail with cherry and red wine sauce, garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin.

This northern Syrah with well-drained subsoils of maritime influences traces a clean and refined profile, with the deep fruitiness of tapenade and stone, all framed with admirable freshness.

The Best Mother’s Day Wines for Every Kind of MomFor the Foodie Mom Kendall-Jackson 2019 Vintner’s Reserve California Chardonnay Moms who love to cook and enjoy family meals together will love the food-friendly Kendall-Jackson 2019 Vintner’s Reserve California Chardonnay. The fruit-forward wine boasts tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango and papaya with citrus notes, while aromas of vanilla and honey and a hint of toasted oak and butter swirl around. Pair this sip with lobster or alfredo dishes for a truly special Mother’s Day meal.

We’re Toasting: The Oscars on the Cogill Wine & Film PodcastBest Director with 2018 Siduri Willamette Valley?Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OregonTwenty-five+ years ago Texas natives Adam Lee and Dianna Novy Lee dreamed about moving to California to make great Pinot Noir. Their dream turned into a highly successful reality with Siduri Wine, producing character driven Pinot Noir that tells a story of place in each bottle. From Willamette Valley, known for their luscious, wild berry and truffle filled Pinot Noir, Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a robust, fruit-forward wine with plenty savory spices, brambly blackberry, black cherry, and peppery cinnamon intermingle on the full-bodied palate and a long finish pairing perfectly with grilled salmon or pork tenderloin.

Darker opaque purple in youthViolets big nose, blueberry, mulberryDark full-bodied rich and vibrant. Dark mulberry fruit, chocolate, great tannic structure. Super long.A fabulous wine with beguiling aromas that go on and on. I could hardly put the glass down!

Broody red colour, not quite opaque.This wine needs time to open up. It is well worth the wait for this Grenache starts to reveal itself the results are delightful.Lovely perfume of cherry, slight mint, roses and more.Nice weight, full body, grippy youthful structured tannin, sweet plush fruit, lovely long flavours and clean fresh finish. Elegant and delicious.

Deep translucent blood colour.Fresh perfume of ripe currants -first whiff is remarkable, flowers, touch of spice.Taste: Concentrated fresh bursting red fruits. Young grippy tannin. Really lovely.

Floral, apple, grapefruit, aromas. Really attractive taste of ripe apple and stone fruit, with intensity of flavour. Good balance of fresh acidity, fruit and long clean finish.A lovely spring-summer wine that combines crisp freshness with layers of nuanced flavours.

This northern Syrah with well-drained subsoils of maritime influences traces a clean and refined profile, with the deep fruitiness of tapenade and stone, all framed with admirable freshness.

Dark purple in the glass, this wine smells of cherries, green herbs, and a touch of struck flint and espresso. In the mouth, expansive, rich flavors of cherry and chopped green herbs, cocoa powder and licorice have a weightless bounce to them thanks to fantastic acidity. Powdery tannins fill every nook and cranny of the mouth with the velvety feel of the finest beach sand. Stunning floral aromatics linger through the finish with beautifully integrated oak. This is an outstanding wine that proves definitively you don’t have to harvest your grapes at 16% to achieve the power and flavor that Cabernet can achieve when treated right. Phenomenal. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot.

Inky opaque garnet in the glass, this wine smells of plum and cola, crushed nuts, dried flowers, and a touch of new oak. In the mouth, extremely supple tannins wrap around a core of plum and cherry fruit with just a hint of strawberry brightness. Cola nut and touches of dried herbs linger in the finish. There’s a seamlessness to this wine that is quite pretty, with the fine-grained tannins swirling about the palate and the fruit leaning towards the savory side especially in the finish. A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.

Inky garnet in the glass, this wine has a wonderfully savory cedar, Chinese herbs, and dark plum aroma. In the mouth, savory, earthy notes of plum and cocoa powder mix with dried sage and other herbs. Muscular, fleecy tannins grip the palate, as notes of dried herbs and plum skin linger in the finish. Excellent acidity and length. A young wine yet, with lots of life ahead of it, but utterly delicious now. A blend of 53% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.

Inky garnet in the glass, this wine smells of black cherry, earth, and crushed nuts. In the mouth, muscular tannins grip a core of black cherry and black plum fruit that is juicy with excellent acidity. There’s a darker potting soil note underneath the fruit that merges with a woody licorice quality in the finish along with hints of chopped herbs. The tannins come in for a big squeeze in the finish, slightly drying the mouth. It’s hard not to love the classic Cabernet Franc profile of herb and nut-inflected fruit. Fantastic. A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.

Very dark garnet in color, this wine smells of new oak, cola, and plum. In the mouth, the wine is very fresh, with juicy acidity and wonderful green herbal notes that merge with the plummy and cherry fruit. Muscular tannins begin to squeeze the fruit through the mid-palate and continue their pressure through the finish which is oak inflected. Perhaps just a touch too much wood influence showing here at this point in the wine’s evolution, or for the particulars of this vintage. The tannins need to be scraped off my teeth. Perhaps some more time will knit everything together a bit more and soften the tannins a bit. A blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec.

Very dark ruby in color, this wine smells of dusty roads, green bell pepper, and plum with a wonderful floral quality that emerges with time. In the mouth, wonderfully juicy plum and cherry flavors are shot through with green bell pepper and green herbs giving the wine a wonderful freshness. Extremely fine-grained tannins flex their muscles around the edges of the palate, while notes of cola nut and cocoa powder linger in the finish. Outstanding balance and deliciousness. A blend of 49% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Inky ruby in color, this wine smells of black cherry, mole, and something even darker, like vegemite. In the mouth, extremely juicy flavors of chocolate, hazelnut spread, and cola have wonderful brightness thanks to excellent acidity. Extremely supple, suede-like tannins linger in the finish with notes of cola and berry. Gorgeous, with a supremely alluring dark mysteriousness. A blend of 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec.

Very dark ruby in the glass, this wine has a swoon-worthy meaty, umami-like nose with aromas of bacon, graphite and herbs, chocolate, and cherry. In the mouth, flavors of cherry and sour cherry have a wonderful brightness, thanks to excellent acidity, and a gorgeous length. Fine-grained tannins caress the edge of the mouth, as a purple SweetTart sourness makes the mouth water. Notes of flowers and sour cherries linger in the finish with a touch of minty herbs. Fantastically juicy and utterly compelling. A blend of 51% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Dark garnet in color, this wine smells of slightly smoky black plum and cherry aromas with a hint of cedar behind them. In the mouth, gorgeously juicy cherry and plum flavors are shot through with cedar and Mexican chocolate, and just the barest hint of struck match or charred oak. Supple, fine-grained tannins wrap around the core of the fruit, and excellent acidity keeps the flavors fresh in the mouth. Notes of sawdust and dried flowers linger in the finish. Fantastic. A blend of 80% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, and 3% Malbec.