Aside from being one of the most delicious of the 2011 Barolo wines, this is also among the very most admirable in stylistic...
Cascina Adelaide, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
I often come away from wines from this producer thinking they are a bit too woody to respect the terrific vineyards owned by the...
Paolo Manzone, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
I chose to visit this (energetic, engaging and innovative) producer in 2016 based on how well his 2011 wines showed in the 2015...
Marziano Abbona, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
Marziano Abbona has made this vineyard sing every year of late, and 2011 certainly shows no break in that streak. Balsamic...
Pecchenino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
This producer was most famous for years for excellent renderings of Dolcetto from the Dogliani district, but a move into Barolo...
Sobrero, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
I have not followed this producer’s wines closely in past years, but this wine will put an end to that. Among the...
Ventana Vineyards, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) 2014
Blended from 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, this is just about as delicious and delightful a rendering of a southern...
Awesome Austria
I’m just back in the USA from a week of tasting in Austria…and though you’ll be reading about some of what I...
Castello Banfi, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
The whole “Super-Tuscan” category has been bastardized by lower end-wines that are juked up with cellar tricks, but...
Rancho Maria Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pet 2013
Imposing on account of its very dark color and concentrated pigmentation, this does indeed pack a punch on the palate, but it is...
Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles (California) Sangiovese 2013
Off to a great start with subtle aromas of dried red cherries and pressed flowers, this wine follows through with flavors that...
Rosa Regale, Brachetto d’Aqui (Piedmont, Italy) 2015
Someplace, somewhere, there is somebody who can say he doesn’t like this wine with a straight face, but I’ve never...