This lovely Cabernet marries ripe fruit and intriguing savory nuances buttressed by firm, yet not aggressive, tannins. What...
Truchard, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
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Michael Apstein
Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2009
By way of full disclosure, I’m not a fan of Zinfandel, especially those that weigh in over 15% stated alcohol, as does...
Louis Martini, Sonoma County (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Wines like this one remind you why California Cabernet is so popular. Suave tannins enrobe ripe juicy black fruit notes. A hint...
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
Explosive. But not flamboyant or bombastic. This current release from Merry Edwards, Coopersmith, from a vineyard on Laguna...
Orin Swift Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
This massive Cabernet delivers just what you’d expect with its 15.5% stated alcohol. Ripe, almost candied, black fruit...
Castilla-La Mancha: The Place for Value
Everyone is looking for value in wine, which I define as a wine that delivers more than the price suggests. Using that...
Veramonte, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2010
This collaborative effort by two giants, Chilean icon Agustin Hunees, and California star, Paul Hobbs, will appeal to those who...
Ram’s Gate, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2010
Ram’s Gate is known for their small batch single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, which tend to be big and bold. This...
Ram’s Gate, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
This bold Pinot Noir combines deep black fruits, spice--a little licorice even--with suave tannins. It’s a saturated wine...
Chateau Bousquette, Saint-Chinian (France) 2009
The team at Chateau Bousquette has seamlessly integrated Syrah and Grenache to produce a stellar wine that delivers both power...
Brancaia, Rosso Maremma Toscana (Italy) 2009
Fortunately, I tasted this wine before I read the technical sheet, which showed the blend as a whopping 40% of Petit Verdot...
Brancaia, Chianti Classico Riserva (Italy) 2009
Brancaia, a produced who has eschewed the traditional DOC or DOCG wines, has always focused on the so-called Super Tuscans. What...