Michael Apstein, Author at Wine Review Online

Craggy Range, Hawkes Bay (New Zealand) 2009

by Michael Apstein | Nov 19, 2011

Craggy Range specializes in making wines from grapes grown in a single vineyard to capture the uniqueness of place. ...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 16, 2011

“People can’t find Sardinia on a map,” complained Valentina Argiolas, a member of the family that owns...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

Those who think that Syrah, as a varietal wine, has not lived up to its potential in the USA should try this one. As...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

Estancia manages to capture beautifully both the leafy earthy character of Merlot as well as its black fruit side. ...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

This Malbec is a refreshing change from the overly ripe, sweet ones that bombard the market. Instead layers of fruit...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

Argentina does produce red wine without using Malbec. And good ones at that. Here one of them. A blend...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

Rodney Strong was a pioneer in the Alexander Valley, showing how this part of Sonoma can make beautiful Cabernet. ...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

Chateau Ste. Michelle, a consistently top-notch producer, has made another easy-to-recommend wine with this Merlot. ...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 15, 2011

When Robert Pepi sold his winery, he sold the rights to use the name as well. Unable to use his name when he started...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 11, 2011

Villa Antinori was the label Antinori used previously (since 1928) for a serious, upscale Chianti meant to develop with...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 9, 2011

The father and son team of Thomas and Jeremy Baker run this new winery (formerly Davis Bynum Winery) in the heart of the...

by Michael Apstein | Nov 9, 2011

Malbec is all the rage these days. Most, especially at this price, are just overdone big red wines. This one,...