I’m always skeptical of a Cabernet-based Super Tuscan wine, even from a top producer, such as Principe Corsini, because...
Carmel Road, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2014
A delightful, well-priced Pinot Noir is hard to find, so I was especially pleased to sample this one. Light-bodied with...
Bodegas Virgen del Agulia-Paniza, Cariñena (Spain) Garnacha 2012
It’s curious -- and perhaps confusing -- that the primary grape of the Cariñena region is Garnacha and not...
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2013
J. Lohr makes three Bordeaux-like Cuvées, “PAU,” “St. E” and “POM” inspired by the...
Cellars Uinó, Montsant (Catalonia, Spain) Garnacha 2014
Montsant is sometimes referred to as a “little brother” appellation to its more famous and expensive neighbor,...
Is It Terroir or National Origin? Burgundy in Oregon
What’s more important in determining wine quality—terroir, or the nationality of the winemaker? Almost...
Dupont-Tisserandot, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) 2012
Gevrey-Chambertin, since it is a large and well-known appellation, is filled with both promise and peril for those seeking...
Patton Valley Vineyard, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2013
From a warmer site compared to their 10-Acre Bottling, this West Block Pinot Noir delivers a riper, yet elegant, profile with...
Roots Wine Company, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
Roots was founded by the Berg family in 1999 and specializes in Pinot Noir, producing their first vintage in 2002. Chris...
A Game-Changing Development in Beaujolais
Everyone knows THE grape in Beaujolais is Gamay. Ok, a little Chardonnay, which finds its way into Beaujolais Blanc or...
Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2012
Sylvain Pataille, a terrific producer based in Marsannay, produces this Bourgogne rouge from vines that average about 35 years...
Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) 2014
The producers in Marsannay have petitioned the authorities to elevate some of their vineyards, all of which now are lumped...