As I observed in my column here on Wine Review Online last month, “South Africa has now clearly joined the ranks of the...
Barolo 2015, Vol. II: Communes of Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d’Alba, Novello and Serralunga d’Alba
Experienced wine buyers around the world know to be wary of general hype of vintages from Europe, largely because expectations...
De-Mystifying Food and Wine Pairing
Sommeliers hold a higher profile right now than they have for a generation--or maybe two. Or maybe ever. ...
Summer’s Two Most Surprisingly Refreshing Sips
We’re now far enough into summer that you may be looking to switch things up when searching for wines suitable for sipping...
Prosecco Superiore DOCG: How to Think and What to Drink
In this follow-up to my column from last month, I want to get straight to the key points: First, buying almost any bottle...
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017
I’ve heard the Gary Farrell Pinots and Chardonnays made by Theresa Heredia praised to the skies by several wine...
Eredi Lodali, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016
This is the best rendition of this wine since at least the 2004, and probably better than that vintage. Beautifully...
Viña Jaraba, La Mancha DO (Spain) 2017
This is among the most complex wines I’ve tasted in this below-$15 price range I have tasted for quite some time,...
Cantina Tibaldi, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Arneis 2018
Don’t let the playful label fool you — this is serious wine. That doesn’t mean you can’t...
Viña Jaraba, La Mancha DO (Spain) 2019
Like most of the wines from this impressive estate, this is mostly comprised of Tempranillo (80%) with 10% each Cabernet...
Viña Jaraba, La Mancha DO (Spain) 2016
Of all the wines in the current set of releases from this excellent, high-value producer, this one shows the character of...
Viña Jaraba, La Mancha DO (Spain) 2018
Among the current releases from this exemplary producer, this stands with the top-of-the-line 2018 Pago de la Jaraba as...