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Field Notes from Tuscany
Just back from a quick trip to a few Tuscan wine regions. Goodness, it felt good to be back on the road—it's been quite a...
Oregon: Pinot Noir is Just the Beginning…
If I were to mention a state to you and ask what wine you associate with that region, your answer would likely contain two or three...
A Good Glass of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-or Three
Brandlin Estate “ThS” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley- Mount Veeder, 2018 ($135): I do love a glass of good Napa Valley...
An Unlikely Wine Life in the Canary Islands
Ollie Horton has fond memories of family holidays on Lanzarote, the fourth largest island in the Canary Islands off the coast of...
A Personal Scorecard: 100-Point Wine Experiences
The wine marketing trade is awash in numbers. Scores from a variety of sources and pundits are used to promote the virtues of wines...
What I’ve Been Drinking Lately: Tastings for a Party of One
Normally, the great rewards (or at least a recompense) of the wine writer’s life include many trade tastings, never more so than in...
The Jewel of Napa: Diamond Mountain District
If Diamond Mountain District doesn't sound familiar, you need to know more. This little-known region, nestled in the Mayacamas range...
A Celebration of Quality: The 40th Annual San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge Platinum Award Winners
For some time now, reviews of the top wines from this well-respected event have graced the pages of Wine Review Online, and for the...
2021 San Diego International Reviews
Antigal Winery & Estates, Mendoza (Argentina) “Uno” 2018 ($15, Cork Alliance): Don’t let a shy nose fool you...