I’ve tasted many vintages of this wine, but none for a couple of years now, and am delighted to see how good the...
Jeff Runquist Wines, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Lagrein 2019
I know and love Lagrein from Alto Adige, but have next-to-no experience with the variety from anywhere else. Hence...
Au Contraire, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
It is hardly derogatory to refer to a wine as a “crowd pleaser” as pleasing the majority of tasters in a crowd...
Ceppaiano, Toscana Bianco IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2019
Blended whites from Tuscany are often quite pleasant but rarely very complex or exciting, making this a striking case in...
Heirloom Vineyards, Barossa (Australia) Shiraz 2019
This is both a terrific wine and an outstanding value. The concentration is exceptional and the depth of fruit...
Ruffino, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
This Tuscan blend of 37% Sangiovese, 32% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon clearly transcends expectations for a 2017 from...
Appreciation: Paul Lukacs Ph.D., 1956-2021
On Tuesday, June 15, the wine world lost one of its most insightful writers, and we at Wine Review Online lost one of our...
Cogno, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
Used correctly and paired with the right dish, this is a marvelous wine and a great value from a great house. ...
Cogno, Barbera d’Alba DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2019
It has been a few years since I have enjoyed the good fortune to visit this beautiful estate (often known as “Elvio...
Archery Summit, Eola – Amity Hills (Oregon) Chardonnay 2017
Archery Summit has built a very strong reputation on its line of Pinot Noirs, but this wine clearly augments its offerings...
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa and Sonoma Counties (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
This wine is always among the very best Sauvignons from the United States, but this may be my favorite vintage of all the...
Dr. Loosen, Mosel (Germany) Dry Riesling Alte Reben 2019
The dry Rieslings from Ernst Loosen’s top vineyards are fabulous in 2019, a year with a wicked heat spike in August...