Michael Franz, Author at Wine Review Online

Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009

by Michael Franz | Apr 28, 2012

As my WRO colleague Michael Apstein has been reporting for more than a year, the 2009 vintage for reds in Burgundy are...

by Michael Franz | Apr 25, 2012

This is a very fine Alexander Valley Cabernet that shows all of the virtues of the breed. It is rich and flavorful...

by Michael Franz | Apr 25, 2012

This is a terrific village level Gevrey, showing the muscle of the appellation but also the charmingly open, soft...

by Michael Franz | Apr 25, 2012

Faively was exceptionally successful in 2009, which is really saying something in this terrific vintage for Pinot Noir...

by Michael Franz | Apr 11, 2012

Many of the world’s most accomplished wine appellations are struggling to minimize their market share losses in...

by Michael Franz | Apr 8, 2012

This is a high-quality Rioja at a mid-level price, featuring admirable richness and depth of flavor, but also the bright...

by Michael Franz | Apr 8, 2012

One of the best values that I’ve tasted during the past year, this wine can also grab your attention on the strength...

by Michael Franz | Apr 4, 2012

If you suffer from the post-Sideways affliction of regarding Merlot as an unserious wine, this is the bottle that will...

by Michael Franz | Apr 4, 2012

A blend of 53% Shiraz, 31% Grenache and 16% Mourvédre, this is open and generous but also built for two decades--no...

by Michael Franz | Apr 4, 2012

If you love grilled meat with a spicy rub, you should tune into the fact that a serious rendition of Garnacha from Spain...

by Michael Franz | Apr 4, 2012

This is a modest-looking wine with a modest designation (rather than appellation--it is actually the Spanish equivalent of...

by Michael Franz | Apr 4, 2012

A famously strong performer, the 2010 Pinot from Mt. Difficulty is a little slow out of the starting blocks but still a...