Amarone, by type, is a big wine because regulations require that it be made from partially dehydrated grapes. Its...
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) 2012
Never say never, the translation of Mai Dire Mai, as in “I never like Amarone,” is appropriate for this...
Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2015
With prices of Barolo and Barbaresco going higher and higher, this wine should be on every Piedmont-lovers list. Its...
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016
The red wines from the Roero DOC, just across the river from Barolo and Barbaresco are under-rated and fly under the radar...
The 2019 Cru Beaujolais Releases
The world loves Beaujolais. And for good reason. The various red wines of the Beaujolais region provide...
Dominique Piron, Beaujolais Blanc (Burgundy, France) 2019
Yes, some Beaujolais is white. And it’s worth looking for because it frequently delivers great value. As...
Dominique Piron, Coteaux Bourguignons (Burgundy, France) 2016
Coteaux Bourguignons, a relatively new appellation in Burgundy, has few rules, allowing growers broad latitude. They...
Peconic Bay Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Riesling 2020
Move over Finger Lakes. Here is a terrific Riesling from Long Island. It delivers a masterful blend of...
Ornellaia, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2019
No one needs an introduction to Ornellaia, a Bordeaux-blend and one of Italy’s greatest wines. But some...
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018
The 2018 Résonance Pinot Noir is Jadot’s eighth vintage. Unsurprisingly, the wines just get better and...
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
Résonace is just another example of how the Burgundians believe in the potential of the Willamette Valley,...
Viña Eguia, Rioja DOC (Spain) Tempranillo 2018
Bargain alert. Light, bright and zesty, this Rioja would fit into my category of “pizza wine” if it came...