The name reflects the owner and the locale -- Antinori California. Antinori, of course, is one the leading winemakers in...
Antica, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Michael Apstein
Port: It’s Not Just for Winter any More
Many years ago, Carmine Martignetti, a friend of mine and head of Carolina Wines, one of New England’s best distributors,...
PlumpJack, Oakville (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
This big and bold (15% stated alcohol) Cabernet is terrific, reflecting its origins, but needs time to settle down and unwind....
Silverado Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
For some unexplained reason, wines from Silverado Vineyards seem to fly under the radar. Judging from this Cabernet Sauvignon,...
Joel Gott, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Gott purchased grapes from five different areas -- Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Paso Robles and Lake County -- to put...
Joel Gott, California (United States) 2011
Joel Gott is what the French call a négociant. He buys grapes from growers all over the state and puts together the blend...
Fracture, Vin de Pays Côtes Catalanes (Languedoc – Roussillon, France) Grenache 2011
The label says it all. This bombastic Grenache-based wine is massive and intense, but it not hot or rough, carrying, as Grenache...
Edna Valley Vineyard, Central Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Most of the fruit for this attractively priced wine comes from Paso Robles, a warm region becoming well known as the place for...
d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Grenache 2009
Despite its punch of ripe wild strawberry notes, this is a mid-weight wine with a charming rusticity. It grows in the glass with...
Truchard Vineyards, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir 2010
This substantial Pinot Noir delivers ripe red and black fruit flavors mixed with a healthy dollop of spice. A vibrant freshness,...
Does the World Need Another Super Tuscan?
Caiarossa is the new Super Tuscan on the block and the other “aias” should take note. It’s not yet in...
De Bortoli, King Valley (Victoria, Australia) 2011
Here’s a pleasant surprise. I was not expecting much from an $11 wine from Australia. Instead of some simple fruit bomb,...