Russiz Superiore, Collio (Italy) Sauvignon 2018 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $29): I like to think that I can...
A Virtual Finger Lakes Tasting Room Visit
Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes, Sparkling Brut 2012 ($35); Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard 2016 ($30), and...
Finding Value Without Sacrificing Quality
La Valentina, Colline Pescaresi IGT (Abruzzo) Pecorino 2018 (Dalla Terra Imports, $17): As I write this column, everyone...
Something New from Old Argentina
Aniello, Patagonia (Argentina) Trousseau, Parcelo Unico, 2016 (Global Vineyard importers, $40): When I received this...
The Charms of Lighter Valpolicella
Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Valpolicella “Nanfre” 2018 ($15) and Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso “Monti...
The Evolution of Chianti Classico Grand Selezione
Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017 (Taub Family Selections, $74): When the Chianti Classico...
Night and Day: Timorasso and Arneis
Vietti, Colli Tortonesi DOC (Piedmont) Timorasso Derthona 2018 and Vietti, Roero DOCG (Piedmont) Arneis 2018 ($32 and $24,...
The Magic of Extended Aging
Argyle (Willamette Valley) Extended Tirage Brut 2008 ($80): Of the many aspects of wine that fascinate me, the one that...
Three Chiantis from an Outlying District
Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina 2018, Vigneto Bucerchiale 2016 and Vigneto Erchi 2016 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $19, $35...
Finding Atypical Freshness and Vibrancy in Sicily
Feudo Montoni, Sicilia DOC, Catarratto Masso 2018 (Wilson Daniels, $22) and Tenuta Regaleali 2018 Sicilia DOC Catarratto...
Wines that Stand Out from the Pack
Newton Vineyards Napa Valley “The Puzzle” 2017 ($125); Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2016 ($210), and Chardonnay...
Snapshot of Two Vintages in Saint Émilion
Château Lassègue, Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classé, 2016 (Acadia Imports, $60): To a geeky wine...