Michael Franz, Author at Wine Review Online

The Right Wine(s) for Thanksgiving… Plus Chickens

by Michael Franz | November 22, 2023

I’m publishing this on the day before Thanksgiving in the USA, while millions of shoppers are dealing with the dual...

by Michael Franz | November 1, 2023

Along with my colleagues at Wine Review Online, I’m delighted to welcome Pam Roberto to our ranks as a regular...

by Michael Franz | October 25, 2023

For me, the the toughest of all commonly asked consumer questions about wine is, “How Long Should I Age This...

by Michael Franz | October 18, 2023

Editor’s Note: Although I posted this blog in mid-September when Andrew Holod’s first reviews appeared on this site, it might...

by Michael Franz | September 24, 2023

Along with my colleagues at Wine Review Online, I’m delighted to welcome Andrew Holod to our ranks. He’s starting up...

by Michael Franz | September 24, 2023

Along with my colleagues at Wine Review Online, I’m delighted to welcome John McDermott to our ranks. He started up...

by Michael Franz | September 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Although I posted this blog in mid-September when Andrew Holod’s first reviews appeared on this site, it might...

by Michael Franz | August 16, 2023

Along with my colleagues at Wine Review Online, I’m delighted to welcome John McDermott to our ranks. He started up...

by Michael Franz | July 21, 2023

Franck Pascal (Champagne, France) Brut Nature “Fluence” NV ($80, Banville Wine Merchants) 94 Points: My recent (and first) encounter with...

by Michael Franz | July 19, 2023

Franck Pascal (Champagne, France) Brut Nature “Fluence” NV ($80, Banville Wine Merchants) 94 Points: My recent (and first) encounter with...

by Michael Franz | July 19, 2023

For better and worse, I live in Washington, D.C., where the months of July and August are akin to a...

by Michael Franz | July 6, 2023

Over this past weekend, judges gathered in San Diego for the 20th judging of the Critics Challenge, which was established...