USA Wine between $25 and $50

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More

Our 2022 Anthem Sauvignon Blanc showcases a bright bouquet of honeysuckle, jasmine and white peach on the nose. These fresh and vibrant aromatics lead to a full-bodied taste that is especially silky mid-palate. The rich palate... Read More

The 2023 Sonoma County Cabernet is a straight-up banger of a wine for the price. Cabernet did brilliantly in the extended 2023 season, developing loads of color and richness while holding onto great freshness and perfume. Based... Read More

Ghostwriter 2022 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains

The Santa Cruz Mtns is truly a special place to grow Pinot Noir. Kenny Likitprakong farms this old heritage vineyard in the cool micro terrior using only organic methods. This is... Read More

WE here at Stage Left have been fans of Paul Hobbs before 'Paul Hobbs BECAME PA UL HOBBS'

PAUL HOBBS is a FARMER. WINEMAKER. FOUNDER.

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard and winery,... Read More

The, Syrah 'Rancho Real Vineyard hosts a singular ubiquitous balsamique (resinous) quality imparted some say by the local underbrush, the garrigue - lavender, rosemary and sage, notably - but perhaps also by proximal pine... Read More

Rancho Réal is one of the coolest sites where vines are successfully grown in California. Overall, 2021 was an excellent vintage in the Central Coast with no major weather events. While we did not have the opportunity to... Read More

Meadowcroft Wines 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Tom Meadowcroft began his wine journey in 1979 working in Bordeaux. Upon his return to the United States he honed his skills working at wineries in California and Washington... Read More

In 1981, Otto and Anne Teller, who owned the organically farmed Oak Hill Ranch across the highway from Old Hill, purchased the vineyard. In 1983, Otto called to ask if I would be interested in helping revive the vineyard and make... Read More

Party Line is a great wine for every day drinking. Layered with aromatics of dusty strawberries, red licorice, black cherries and raspberry taffy. The entry is soft and weighty with succulent mid palate tannins that make for a... Read More

Sineann (shuh-NAY-uhn) is a small producer of highly intense wines made from grapes from the finest vineyards in the region. Almost all our wines are single-vineyard designated, with low crop levels to ensure that the best characteristics... Read More

Few places are more important to the Coturri Family than the Rossi Ranch. Phil first worked here in the 1970’s, beginning his career helping Valentine (Val) Rossi harvest his eponymous vineyard, which had first been planted... Read More

Few places are more important to the Coturri Family than the Rossi Ranch. Phil first worked here in the 1970’s, beginning his career helping Valentine (Val) Rossi harvest his eponymous vineyard, which had first been planted... Read More

The 2022 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel is sourced from three certified organic vineyards, all farmed by Phil Coturri and Enterprise Vineyards. The vineyards offer a juxtaposition of Sonoma Mountain and Moon Mountain appellations including... Read More

Daniel Callan, theowner and mastermind behind Slamdance began his journey into wienmaking almost by accident, working an odd job as harvest intern at a winery in Virginia. After his first harvest in the US, he began travelling... Read More