It started with Kendall-Jackson and now the Jackson Family of wines has grown to include some of California’s best and most reliable brands.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino ’22 *** $ GREAT VALUE
(Textbook Mendo zin, rustic, deeply flavored, powerful)
Cambria Pinot Noir, “Julia’s Vyd.” Santa Maria ’21 ** $$
(A very good every day pinot noir, broad approachable flavors)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ’23 **1/2 $
(Superb entry level chard, big, deluxe flavors, but shows restraint)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors
