Hawley is a tiny, family-owned and run winery nestled in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. This late harvest wine has...
Shirvington, McLaren Vale (South Australia, Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This particular vintage of Shirvington’s splendid Cabernet makes me think of the recently deceased Tony...
Bota Box, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This Cabernet is proof that California is starting to produce downright palatable wines in contemporary eco-friendly...
Wrath, Monterey (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2008
Rare is the California Pinot Noir that exploits the lean, wild side of this unique grape rather than the plump lushness...
Boho Vineyards, California (United States) Old Vine Zinfandel 2008
Although it’s a tad too sweet to truly suit my palate, there’s much to be said in favor of this wine and its 3...
Wolf Blass, Langhorne Creek (South Australia, Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Its overall hue is as dark and purple as a shiny eggplant, and it has flavors of blue-black fruits, including blueberries,...
From Riesling Rendezvous to the Finger Lakes
I tasted many glorious wines a couple of weeks ago at the Riesling Rendezvous, an event aptly described by my Wine Review...
Dispatch from Rieslingville
Imagine starting the day with a bowl of oatmeal followed by a chaser of fourteen different Rieslings. That’s what...
Party Time! Hosting a “Wine With” Party
Our friends love participating in the food and wine-tasting sessions that form the basis for our “Wine With”...
Geek Speak
I was at a cocktail party, trapped in the corner by a man to whom I’d just been introduced. “So you write...
Limoux for Love
As the calendar heads towards the season of weddings and graduations, it’s time to start thinking about buying...
Paul Mas / Arrogant Frog, Vin de Pays d’Oc (Languedoc, France) 2009
A little spicy, a little floral, with a hint of blueberries and chocolate, the wine is especially fun to drink with...