The reputation of Beaujolais is that of an easy-drinking fruity wine to be consumed soon after release. That...
Château de Fleurie, Fleurie (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2015
Sensational is the word that comes to mind when describing the 2015 vintage in Beaujolais. Of course, we are talking...
Rodney Strong, Sonoma County (California) 2015
The winery’s press release describes this wine as “a non-traditional blend.” That’s an...
Gustave Lorentz, Alsace (France) Gewurztraminer 2016
Gewurztraminer is an idiosyncratic wine -- people seem either to love or hate it. Complicating its popularity is an...
Luca Bosio Vineyards, Gavi DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016
Although Piedmont is best known for its stellar red wines, it is home to excellent whites, such as this one. The...
Villa Huesgen, Mosel (Germany) Riesling 2016
The problem with Riesling is the “S” word -- sweet. I can’t remember the times people have told me...
Clos du Val, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Clos du Val’s Sauvignon Blanc focuses on the racy, grapefruit-y character the grape often imparts. Bright and...
Spottswoode, California (United States) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
It’s no secret that Spottswoode makes sensational Cabernet Sauvignon. This excellent and stylish Sauvignon...
Spottswoode, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Spottswoode, one of the oldest producers of the “modern” Napa Valley era, was founded in 1972. They...
Wines from…Where? Striving for Excellence in Morocco
Readers might reasonably ask why I am writing about wines not available in the U.S. market from one the last places on earth...
Brancaia, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2014
The three-grape blend, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, give rise to the name, TRE. This mid-weight wine...
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2015
Here is a full-bodied, “roasty-toasty” California Chardonnay that will appeal to those who love that...