Forbes: The Best Red Wines for Fall Under $100
By Lauren Mowry Here in the Northeast, the first wave of leaves has fluttered to the ground. Driving past a forest, I spied the golden tinge of fall pushing through the foliage and my thoughts turned to wines for the cooler season and a change in diet. I look for wines with warmth, spice even, but that are still fresh and fragrant with edge and bite. For that I turn to reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and always, Pinot Noir. Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, California 2014 ($59) The Jordan family suspected Alexander Valley in Sonoma would make great Cabernet Sauvignon long before the rest of the world gained such wisdom. Their first vintage was 1976; ever since, the family has focused on two wines: a Bordeaux-style Cab and Chardonnay. John Jordan, who helms the winery today, does justice to the winery’s 40-year legacy with this excellent 2014. Left Bank-ish with its plum, pencil shavings...