Estancia Pinnacles Ranches Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Monterey, California, United States: Herbal and grassy with come-alive refreshment. Drink: 2012-2014. 289165 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. September 15, 2012 Full Review

Sebastiani Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: Totally toffee, caramel and butterscotch from extremely generous oak aging. Buttered apples and white pear dipped in caramel. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2013-2016. 364497 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.80 Score: 87/100. October 16, 2014 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Apothic Dark 2014, California, United States: Sweet black cherry, mocha and fudge on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Californian red wine blend. Finishes with blueberry jam. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2014-2016. 392654 14% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. October 26, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Apothic 2013, California, United States: Very sweet caramel and toffee on the nose and palate of this Californian white wine blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Riesling grapes. Lots of oak aging imparting the vanilla cream sweetness and flavours. Pair with crème brûlée. Drink: 2013-2015. 419978 12% M 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 85/100. October 26, 2015 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review