Gerald D. Boyd, Author at Wine Review Online

Sobon Estate, Fiddletown (Amador County) Zinfandel 2010

by Gerald D. Boyd | Nov 7, 2012

The name Fiddletown is closely connected to the history of modern California Zinfandel. Zinfandels from this area in...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Nov 4, 2012

Carol Shelton’s label comment about her name for this complex Zin is “Gifts of Karma received in life, whatever the...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Oct 24, 2012

Clayhouse has built a good reputation for solid red wines with freshness and varietal correctness. This blend of...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Oct 24, 2012

Albola’s regular Chianti Classico, a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo, was aged for two months in Slavonian...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Oct 24, 2012

The grapes for this tight Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from numerous locations in eastern Washington including Walla...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Sep 23, 2012

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot form an unorthodox blend that was aged in French oak. Petit Verdot with...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Sep 19, 2012

Like other appellations in the South of France, Corbieres, with more than 32,000 acres planted, is hoping that popular...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Aug 7, 2012

his blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah was tank fermented and aged for eight months in tank, then held in bottle for...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Aug 7, 2012

Kick the dirt in just about any vineyard in Chianti and you’ll turn up numerous calcareous seashells deposited...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Aug 7, 2012

This 2009 Chianti is a pleasant blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Colorino that was aged for eight months in French...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Aug 7, 2012

For Chianti, the designation “Superiore,” means a higher alcoholic strength (in this case 14%) and longer...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Aug 7, 2012

Moscato d’Asti is a favorite off-dry white wine among the Piemontese, especially as a refreshing summer sipping wine...