Michael Apstein, Author at Wine Review Online

Blason D’Issan, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2008

by Michael Apstein | Feb 3, 2012

Can’t wait a decade to drink the 2008 Château D’Issan (also reviewed this week)? Try...

by Michael Apstein | Feb 1, 2012

The 2008 vintage in Bordeaux is destined to always be overshadowed by the much praised—and more expensive—2009...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 26, 2012

Although Lake Garda is best known for its Lugana DOC for white wines, it does have its eponymous DOC for reds. A...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 26, 2012

The Colomé website notes their vineyards are at an elevation between 2,300 and 3,111 meters (7,544 and 10,204...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 26, 2012

Do not be deceived by either the light color or the 14.5 percent-stated alcohol. Pinot Noir frequently produces...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 19, 2012

Colombo is a star producer in Cornas, a small appellation in the Northern Rhône. His Côtes du...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 19, 2012

This blend from Ramón Bilbao, a leading Rioja producer, delivers a juicy mixture of red and black fruit...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 19, 2012

With this DOC Irpinia, DonnaChiara reminds us of the importance of place. Irpinia and Aglianico is a good marriage...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 19, 2012

Aglianico, with its tough tannins, is difficult to tame. Yet DonnaChiara, a new producer--at least to the US--has...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 11, 2012

Judging from his lineup of Pinot Noir, James MacPhail is a winemaker to watch. This one, from the Sangiacomo...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 11, 2012

James MacPhail runs a small winery that focuses on Pinot Noir. He owns no vineyards, but that doesn’t prevent...

by Michael Apstein | Jan 11, 2012

La Coulée, one of the prime vineyards in Chinon, has multiple owners. To distinguish his from the rest,...