Cellar Secrets: Affordable & Food-Friendly California Wines

"Long a value standout praised by Robert Parker, this family-owned winery keeps the streak alive with the Non-Vintage OVR Lot 73, a zinfandel-led “kitchen sink” blend priced at $18. The non-vintage approach lets the team navigate drought and wildfires while sourcing affordable old-vine fruit, and the wine brims with red cherry, blood orange and apricot plus rooibos, red licorice, lilac and spice. Medium-bodied, agile and easy to drink, it shows soft tannins, refreshing acidity and amaro-like detail on a long finish, capturing both place and house style; pair with grilled lamb or barbecue. RP 95." - Le Guide MICHELIN