At Buttermilk Channel recently we ordered a 2006 Grammercy Cellars Lagniappe Syrah ** from Columbia Valley, produced by Master Sommelier Greg Harrington. The viognier is very expressive on the nose and the overall impression is of a Northern Rhone styled wine. MORE >>

This Riesling from Washington's Columbia Valley exhibits floral aromas of honeysuckle with honey sweet flavors ripe with fruits of canteloupe and citrus rinds. MORE >>

2006 Neyers Napa Valley California - Hudson Vineyards Syrah 14.1% - $40 On the nose a funky barnyard waft and later opened but showed a medicinal aroma, while up front on the palate dark sour cherries and mainly black pepper in the mid palate. 2005 LaTour Vineyards Napa Valley California Syrah 14.8% - $26.50 hours before tasting). MORE >>

In light of today's release of the 2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon I opened this 2002 second wine, first reviewed in the early days of the blog. This is simply a marvelous wine right now. Decanted for only 30 minutes, this is opaque, thick, chunky, unctuous, with chalky mixed berry notes and a big ripe raspberry liquor finish. MORE >>

Please put aside the fact that I've compiled this list because I'm a tool of the marketing gestalt that controls Napa Valley.) Most of the cults aren't even bottled yet when they are purchased as futures, and this fact might give you the "blues." You aren't alone. This list is by no means complete, and it may very well be inaccurate. MORE >>