Tasting notes, April 18, 2026; Wines from USA

                    United States Wine

2022 Ravines Limestone Springs
On Sale for $26
Finger Lakes / New York / US
100% Riesling
Started in 2001, the Ravines Winery is one of the first wineries in the Finger Lakes helmed by a winemaker with formal European training. This dry Riesling showcases the floral characteristics of the varietal and the grape’s naturally high acidity.
2024 Penner Ash Viognier 
On Sale for $28
Rogue Valley / Oregon / US
100% Viognier
Aromatically exotic, though far from blowsy, Penner Ash’s Viognier strikes a lovely balance of fruit, spice and acid. A perfect aperitif or served with spicy fare, drink this friendly white now and over the next year.
2023 Freemark Abbey Chardonnay
On Sale for $32
Napa Valley / California / USA
100% Chardonnay
Freemark Abbey’s Chardonnay is culled from three vineyard parcels in Napa Valley. The wine is barrel fermented (40% new French oak) and aged for 15 months in a combination of oak and stainless steel.
2024 Tablas Creek Alouette
On Sale for $28
Paso Robles / California / USA
100% Grenache
Stainless steel fermented and raised, Alouette’s  palate features flavors of raspberry and roast herbs. Intended to be enjoyed in its youth, try applying a bit of a chill to this fresh bottle and then enjoy with your first/next BBQ.
2022 Lydian Cabernet Sauvignon
On Sale for $20
Columbia Valley / Washington / USA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
A fresh, inviting take on Cabernet Sauvignon, Lydian’s screw-top finished bottling is intended for early consumption. The wine spent 16 months in 30% new French oak.
2023 Ridge Pagani Ranch
On Sale for $36
Sonoma Valley / California / USA
79% Zinfandel, 10% Alicante, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro
Aged for 14 months in a combination of new and used oak, the Pagani Ranch is a classic example of relatively cool climate Zinfandel. Ridge has employed the vines from this site since 1991.