Michael Apstein, Author at Wine Review Online

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington) Merlot 2009

by Michael Apstein | Aug 10, 2011

This Merlot conveys herbal, leafy nuances that offset the succulent black fruit flavors and gives the wine a more delicate...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 5, 2011

Jadot owns almost a third of this premier cru vineyard that lies in the southern part of Beaune, bordering Pommard. Though the...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 3, 2011

The wines from Échézeaux, a large, 90-acre grand cru, are highly variable (like those from neighboring Clos de...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 3, 2011

This wine redefines Beaujolais. Anyone who ever doubted that Beaujolais could be a truly grand wine needs to try it. The Clos de...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 3, 2011

Beckman adds a touch of grace and elegance to this robust mountain Syrah, which keeps it from being over the top. Alluring gamey...

by Michael Apstein | Aug 3, 2011

Cusumano is one of Sicily’s leading producers, showing that this island, long known for quantity over quality, can produce...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 27, 2011

Six centuries after Philippe the Bold exiled the “vile and noxious” Gamay grape from Burgundy in favor of the...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 13, 2011

Sadly for Pinot Noir lovers, it’s hard to find stylish ones under $30. Well, here’s one. It...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 13, 2011

Emiliana is dedicated to making wines from organically grown grapes (Natura and Novas labels) and biodynamic farming...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 6, 2011

This is a great wine. But that’s what you’d expect from a fabulous vintage, a superb locale (you think...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 6, 2011

Central Otago, in the southern part of New Zealand’s South Island, is a name to remember for high quality complex...

by Michael Apstein | Jul 6, 2011

WillaKenzie Estate, one of Oregon’s leading Pinot Noir producers, has several single vineyard bottlings, all of...