Some of my colleagues on WRO who know that I’m not much of a fan of Beaujolais will wonder why I love this wine (and...
Domaine Ruchonnet, Lavaux (Vaud, Switzerland) Domaine Ruchonnet 2017
Sourced from super steep vineyards in St.-Saphorin, perched above Lake Geneva, this is strikingly delicious, and for more...
Domaine Neferis, Sidi Salem (Tunisia) Carignan 2015
If I had tasted this blind, I'd have guessed its price at $35, which would have been a bit embarrassing, but still a...
Familie Pierre-Alain Mathier, Valais (Switzerland) Cornalin 2016
This is an object lesson in Swiss precision. Medium-bodied, but quite penetrating in both aroma and flavor, with...
Château d’Auvernier, Neuchâtel (Switzerland) Pinot Noir 2016
There’s a caveat coming regarding this wine, so please resist any temptation to buy it off my point score, but with...
Domaine de la Tour, Valais (Switzerland) Pinot Noir 2011
This is quite a surprising and impressive Pinot in light of its depth of flavor and freshness of fruit at this stage,...
Frederic Dumoulin, Valais (Switzerland) Merlot 2016
This delicious wine won’t accord with everyone’s sense of Merlot, but that is a good thing, in my view, as it...
Renato Ratti, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016
This terrific Barbera is certainly one of the best bargains I’ve tasted this year -- out of more than 5,000 wines to...
Cave Beau Reveil, Lavaux (Vaud, Switzerland) Chasselas 2016
This vintage of this wine is still recommended with relish, though it can’t quite compete with 2017 bottlings from...
Maison Gilliard, Valais (Switzerland) 2017
Gilliard is one of Switzerland’s most eminent houses, and this particular wine among its leading products, with a...
Jean-René Germanier, Fendant de Vétroz (Valais, Switzerland) Chasselas 2017
An excellent rendition of a wine type that can be dismissed (foolishly) as just a simple summer sipper, this is actually...
Josic, Danube Region (Croatia) 2013
This is an impressive, internationally-styled blend that demonstrates Croatia’s potential for vinous...