As the very happy occupant of the World’s Best Job, it is good karma to reflect on the best performances that I’ve...
From Best of 2015, Top White Wine Producer: Trimbach, Alsace, France
Trimbach continues to turn out stunningly tasteful, beautiful wines year after year (and indeed, generation after generation,...
Los Astrales, Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León, Spain) 2012
Technical director Eduardo Garcia turned in a terrific performance when crafting the 2012 Astrales, which shows virtually...
Bodegas Maurodos, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) 2012
This is one of the finest young renditions of San Roman that I’ve ever tasted, and that is really saying something, as...
Penfolds, South Australia (Australia) Shiraz 2012
It is inevitable that justice will ultimately prevail and that the Australian wine industry will come roaring back to its proper...
Antiyal, Maipo Valley (Chile) 2012
I believe I’ve tasted every vintage of this terrific wine that’s ever been made, and I cannot recall another vintage...
Luigi Bosca, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2012
This is a very good wine that shows lots of power, and it also has a lot of room for improvement over the next five years. ...
Luigi Bosca, Mendoza (Argentina) 2013
They say that confession is good for the soul, so, here goes: I’ve had a hard time working up much enthusiasm for...
Marchesi di Barolo, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2014
I’m writing this review on 11/17/15, and last night I showed this bottle at a wine class devoted to possible choices for...
Pol Roger, Champagne (France) 2008
Pol Roger is a widely known and admired Champagne house, but at the higher end of their offerings, the famous Winston Churchill...
Russiz Superiore, Collio (Friuli, Italy) 2009
A complex, complete and convincing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this shows a pleasantly leafy...
Russiz Superiore, Collio (Friuli, Italy) Cabernet Franc 2011
This wine from Marco Felluga is totally convincing and very complex. It shows a subtle herbal aromatic note that is...