Central Otago, an area on the southern end of New Zealand’s South Island, is making a name for itself as a place for...
Agricola Querciabella, IGT Toscana (Italy) 2010
Founded only in 1974, Querciabella has leapt to the top tier of Tuscan producers, making an exceptional range of both red and...
Babich, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2013
The Marlborough region of New Zealand, though famous for its unique and electrifying style of Sauvignon Blanc, is not a...
Château Magdelaine, St. Emilion (Bordeaux, France) 2010
Château Magdelaine, one of only two properties in St. Emilion owned by the Pomerol-focused Moueix family, has always been...
How Women Transformed Champagne
Dom Perignon, step aside. Although that monk is often credited with “inventing” Champagne, in reality, the women of...
Murphy-Goode, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
This is the style of Cabernet Sauvignon that made California famous for that variety. It’s balanced and discreet,...
Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufinà Reserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
The Rufinà subzone of Chianti, the vast area between Florence and Siena, is not as well known as the Chianti Classico...
All Smiles in Burgundy
There were smiles all around Burgundy--at least before the horrific events in Paris on Friday, November 13. And with good...
Le Caniette, Rosso Piceno DOC (Marche, Italy) 2008
A blend of Montepulciano (70%) and Sangiovese, Le Caniette’s Morellone has weight and convey an alluring dark cherry fruit...
Bodegas Sepa 21, Castilla y León (Spain) 2014
Full disclosure: I gave this wine extra points for value, because it would be hard to do better at the price. It...
Emilio Moro, Ribera del Duero (Spain) 2011
Moro’s 2011 Ribera del Duero is impressive because of its suaveness despite its size. Focusing more on mineraly or...
Concha Y Toro, Alto Maipo (Chile) 2011
For decades, Don Melchor has traditionally been Chile’s emblematic wine. Despite competition from other top Chilean...