Few consumers in the USA are aware that such a thing as Sancerre Rouge even exists, and historically speaking, that wasn’t...
Two Tactics for Wine Success on Thanksgiving
Given the fact that you are reading a wine review website in the days leading up to America’s premier feast day, the odds...
Famille Perrin, Rasteau (Rhône Valley, France) 2011
The wines under the “Famille Perrin” label (from the family behind the ultra-famous Chateau Beaucastel in...
Marichal, Canelones (Uruguay) Tannat 2011
This is an excellent rendition of Tannat, which has become a star performer in Uruguay much as Malbec has risen to stardom in...
Apaltagua, San Antonio Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2012
I’ve been drumming my fingers on tabletops for years while waiting for Chile and Argentina to get things right with Pinot...
San Roman, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) 2011
This is a fantastic young rendition of San Roman, which is probably the single most distinguished wine from the entire...
Keeping Spain on the Map: Aurelio Cabestrero & Grapes of Spain
Many observant wine consumers--and all members of the trade--are aware that the wine business is phenomenally mercurial. ...
Pingao, Rioja (Spain) Tinto 2013
Based on the wines imported by Aurelio Cabestrero and Grapes of Spain that I've reviewed this week, you could get the...
Arrocal, Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León, Spain) 2010
If I had tasted this wine “blind,” I strongly suspect that I’d have guessed it to be a $75 bottle, and I...
Pujanza, Rioja (Spain) 2010
This terrific wine combines serious flavor impact with a very fresh, energetic character that will make it an outstandingly...
Astrales, Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León, Spain) 2011
I always love this wine, but due to a very prominent overlay of oak in this vintage, it will take a little longer than usual for...
Adrás, Ribeira Sacra (Galicia, Spain) Mencia 2013
I fell in love with this wine instantly. That may not be entirely surprising to those who know me, as I’ve probably...