Very busy holiday season here to close out ‘23 but wanted to take a moment to recognize all the great grapes I haven’t had a chance to profile in Notes down the stretch. Below are a few of the leading contenders.

2020 Attila’s Selection Zinfandel, Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma County, California, USA.

2020 Locations 10, California, St. Helena, California, USA.

2018 Merlot, Buena Vista Winery, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA.

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Crossbarn Winery, Sonoma County, California, USA.

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles, California, USA.

2021 Eight Years in the Desert, Orin Swift Cellars, St. Helena, California, USA.

2019 Attila’s Selection Zinfandel, Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma County, California, USA.

2020 Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Chateau de L’Annonciation, Bordeaux, France.

2019 Machete Red Wine, Orin Swift Cellars, St. Helena, California, USA.