Michael Apstein, Author at Wine Review Online

William Hill Estate Winery, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

by Michael Apstein | Mar 12, 2014

William Hill manages to combine cassis-like flavors with undertones of black olive-like note in this nicely balanced Cabernet...

by Michael Apstein | Mar 12, 2014

MacMurray Ranch’s Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley offers up more herbal and spice elements, giving it more...

by Michael Apstein | Mar 6, 2014

With the 2010 vintage of Chianti Classico, consumers will see a new class of wine identified by the words “Gran...

by Michael Apstein | Mar 6, 2014

Paolo de Marchi, owner, viticulturist and winemaker at Isole e Olena, makes only two Sangiovese-based wines. This one and his...

by Michael Apstein | Mar 4, 2014

Querciabella is always on my short list of top Chianti Classico producers. Their 2011 reinforces my opinion. True to...

by Michael Apstein | Mar 2, 2014

Il Poggio, a 13-acre single-vineyard that sits about 1,000 feet above sea level, is the source of Monsanto’s flagship...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 28, 2014

Flaccianello is the flagship wine from Fontodi, a superb producer located in the Conca d’Oro (the golden shell) or heart...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 26, 2014

Castello Banfi, one of the top producers of Brunello di Montalcino, also makes excellent wines from outside of that revered DOCG...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 26, 2014

Though Tuscan and made from Sangiovese, the wines from Morellino di Scansano are far different from those of the Chianti...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 26, 2014

Monsanto, a Tuscan producer that consistently turns out stellar wines, eschews the use of “international” varieties...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 26, 2014

Sagrantino di Montefalco is a tannic muscular red wine because that’s the nature of the Sagrantino grape. Those who...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 26, 2014

Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily’s only wine to be awarded the DOCG status, is a blend of two indigenous grapes, Nero...