I love this producer’s wines consistently, though I fluctuate somewhat between favoring this bottling or the one from...
Poderi Elia, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
I’ve never taken particular note of any wine from this producer before, but this one took me by the collar and demanded my...
Paitin, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
The Barbaresco bottlings from Paitin appeal to me at a very high level almost every year, and the pricing in the USA is always...
Castello di Verduno, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
Completely successful in terms of aromatics and flavor, this is very showy from start to finish. There’s almost no...
Pertinace, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
I was totally enthralled with all three 2012 Barbarescos that I taste from Pertinace, and though I had the slightest preference...
Moccagatta, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
This is impressive for depth of color and degree of concentration, and the winemaker was apparently emboldened by the...
Château-Fuissé / J. J. Vincent, Pouilly-Fuissé (Mâcon, Burgundy, France) 2012
You might take a look at the price tag of this wine and ask, “Well, why shouldn’t I buy a bottle of Meursault if I...
Domaine Muzard, Santenay Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2013
This wine was made from the extremely troublesome Burgundy vintage of 2013, but the wine is so easy to enjoy that you’d...
Castello di Bolgheri, Bolgheri (Tuscany, Italy) 2012
This terrific blend of Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) shows open flavors and soft structure...
Famille Perrin, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2011
All of the Famille Perrin wines seems to be getting stronger with each passing year, and that’s really saying something...
Bricco dei Tati, Piedmont (Italy) Barbera 2014
I taste this wine almost every year, and though it has always been attractive on account of its very affordable price, the...
From Best of 2015, Stalward Producer of the Year: Penfolds
Sadly, Australian wine continues to struggle under the cloud of Yellow Tail, which has undermined the quality reputation of the...