Michael Franz, Author at Wine Review Online

Bubble Up: Superior Italian Sparklers from Franciacorta

by Michael Franz | January 21, 2013

I like Prosecco as much as the next guy. Maybe as much as the next two or three guys. But...

by Michael Franz | January 16, 2013

Which country is the world’s most rapidly improving wine producer? The answer is South Africa, and this isn’t even a...

by Michael Franz | November 21, 2012

Welcome to Thanksgiving week, during which we Americans make the world’s fastest cultural pivot, turning from a familial gathering to...

by Michael Franz | October 17, 2012

Regular readers of Wine Review Online know that I’ve been focused intently on Barolo and Barbaresco in recent years, traveling...

by Michael Franz | September 7, 2012

Nebbiolo’s astonishing winning streak in Piedmont remains unbroken. If you wonder whether I’m engaging in hype or hyperbole when employing...

by Michael Franz | August 13, 2012

We are delighted to announce the expansion of Wine Review Online’s all-star lineup of contributors with the addition of Rebecca...

by Michael Franz | July 31, 2012

We’re now at the very height of summer, and during summertime living is supposed to be–according to a famous song–easy. ...

by Michael Franz | July 18, 2012

I try to stay away from making grand pronouncements, but occasionally the facts are such that nothing less will do: ...

by Michael Franz | June 10, 2012

I’ve been writing about wine for 19 years and have managed to weasel my way into virtually every wine producing...

by Michael Franz | June 1, 2012

I’ve been writing about wine for 19 years and have managed to weasel my way into virtually every wine producing...

by Michael Franz | May 14, 2012

It is well known that an overwhelmingly large percentage of sparkling wine is purchased and consumed during the last six...

by Michael Franz | April 30, 2012

Graduation and Weddings clearly call for celebratory bubbles, and the same goes for Mother’s and Father’s day. Of course, you...