Gerald D. Boyd, Author at Wine Review Online

Valley 0f the Moon, Sonoma County (California) Sangiovese 2009

by Gerald D. Boyd | May 12, 2012

Sangiovese has had spotty success in California and this 2009 from Valley of the Moon highlights the problem with defining...

by Gerald D. Boyd | May 12, 2012

One of California’s Zinfandel pioneers is John Parducci who farmed grapes for years in the benchlands of...

by Gerald D. Boyd | May 12, 2012

According to Caymus winemaker Chuck Wagner, Caymus Cabernets are a blend of mountain brawn and valley supple,...

by Gerald D. Boyd | May 12, 2012

James Family Cellars is a small family-owned winery operating out of Sonoma County since 1998. This small-lot Pinot...

by Gerald D. Boyd | May 12, 2012

La Crema’s forté is expressive Pinot Noir highlighting ripe fruit and freshness. Aged mostly in French...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 25, 2012

Made from eight different vineyards, this Sonoma Coast Pinot has a deep ruby color, fragrant ripe cherry-berry aroma with...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 24, 2012

As eccentric as the Roth Merlot is, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon shows good varietal character. Aged for 18 months...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 24, 2012

Roth offers this unusual blend of Merlot, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 18 months on the gross lees in...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 24, 2012

Ceretto is a leading name in Piedmont, producing complex red wines from the noble Nebbiolo grape. The grapes for...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 8, 2012

One of the distinctive styles of Australian Shiraz comes from Claire Valley grapes. This tank fermented Shiraz was...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 8, 2012

Cool climate growing conditions allow Pinot Noir to shine in the Adelaide Hills. The grapes for this 2010 were...

by Gerald D. Boyd | Apr 8, 2012

This estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Claire Valley was fermented in a stainless steel tank known in Australia as a...