Vermentino, Sardinia’s most planted grape variety, has become “hot.” Even the French are starting to use...
Château des Jacques, Fleurie (Burgundy, France) 2015
This Fleurie comes from two sites within the village. (Jadot has yet to make a single vineyard wine from Fleurie.) ...
Canadian Pinot Noir: Who Knew?
When I told friends that I was going to Edmonton to taste and judge Canadian wines, the predictable response was, “Oh,...
Shooting Star, Lake County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Renowned California winemaker Jed Steele is behind the Shooting Star. Steele buys grapes and wines from others, blends,...
Luce, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2012
Luce della Vite, usually referred to as “Luce,” initially was a joint venture of the Mondavi and Frescobaldi...
Canadian Pinot Noir: Who Knew?
When I told friends that I was going to Edmonton to taste and judge Canadian wines, the predictable response was, “Oh,...
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Who knew that Freemark Abbey made excellent Sauvignon Blanc? Of course, they are an iconic producer of Cabernet Sauvignon...
Stewart Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Founded in only 2000, Stewart Cellars buys grapes from growers they respect. This Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Stanly...
Château des Jacques, Morgon (Burgundy, France) 2015
Anyone who doubts that Beaujolais can excite needs to taste Château des Jacques’ 2015 trio of Morgon, Fleurie and...
Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent (Burgundy, France) 2015
This Moulin à Vent combines the best of Fleurie and Morgon. It’s remarkably fresh and approachable with juicy...
Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (Sicily, Italy) 2015
A harmonious blend of Nero d’Avola (60%) and Frappato, Planeta consistently makes an excellent example of Cerasuolo di...
Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore (Tuscany, Italy) 2014
Axel Heinz, Ornellaia’s winemaker, described 2014 as a vintage that was “challenging for reds.” He...