Michael Apstein, Author at Wine Review Online

Conde Valdemar, Rioja Crianza (Spain) Tempranillo 2018

by Michael Apstein | Aug 30, 2023

It’s hard to beat Rioja for satisfying mid-weight well-priced reds. Take this delightful example. Conde...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 30, 2023

It is no surprise that Duca di Salaparuta, one of Sicily’s leading producers, makes a delightful wine from Grillo,...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 24, 2023

In a word, delicious! And an extraordinary value. You rarely see Burgundy of this quality at this price. ...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 24, 2023

Jadot started this unconventional, by Burgundy standards, bottling with the 2009 vintage to celebrate its 150th...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 24, 2023

Domaine Gagey in the rectangle at the bottom of the label means that the Gagey family, the longtime directors of Maison...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 24, 2023

The Marlborough region of New Zealand’s south island is responsible for the acclaim, enthusiasm, and world-wide...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 10, 2023

Vino Vasai’s Pinot Noir dispel the myth that you need super ripe grapes, which translates into 14+ percent alcohol,...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 9, 2023

Co-owner Sandy Sanchez, describes the Estate Reserve as their top wine. Certainly, it’s more concentrated and...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 8, 2023

Wines labeled Mâcon-Villages vary from the banal to extraordinary value. Put this one squarely in the latter...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 8, 2023

This light white Rioja displays the refreshingly biting aspect of what the appellation has to offer. The focus here...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 8, 2023

Fragrant floral notes immediately capture your attention here. Along with them, Conde Valdemar has managed to...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 18, 2023

Normally, wines from the Beaujolais-Villages appellation are a blend of wine from several different villages and do not...