Norm Roby, Author at Wine Review Online

Raimat, Costers del Segre (Catalonia, Spain) Albariño 2022

by Norm Roby | Aug 14, 2023

Costers del Segre is home to the Raventós family, owners of Codorníu, who established the Raimat winery and...

by Norm Roby | Aug 9, 2023

With consumer interest in Sauvignon Blanc surging, producers like Santa Ema focusing on value wines merit close...

by Norm Roby | Aug 3, 2023

Over recent vintages this winery has worked with this small vineyard east of Jacksonville and together the combination is...

by Norm Roby | Aug 2, 2023

Joel Peterson is once again making Zinfandel and Mataro from a favorite vineyard he relied upon during his years with...

by Norm Roby | Aug 2, 2023

Owned by Accolade which also owns Hardys and 50 other brands, this widely available wine has remained one of the more...

by Norm Roby | Jul 29, 2023

“Organic and biodynamic are not the same" was the first lesson brought home during a recent visit to Troon Vineyard...

by Norm Roby | Jul 26, 2023

About 33% was whole cluster fermented, and after a 4-week fermentation, the wine was pressed off and aged in neutral oak...

by Norm Roby | Jul 26, 2023

If you too don't know what a piquette is, here’s the background: “It is frugal farmer fizz, a type of natural...

by Norm Roby | Jul 26, 2023

Labeled “Druid’s Fluid” until recently, this most recent white blend has a lot to offer. Made from...

by Norm Roby | Jul 20, 2023

Padigan Ranch is the new brand for the former 2-Hawk Winery. Padigan is the name of the predominant soil type of the...

by Norm Roby | Jul 20, 2023

A new venture founded in 1998 and located in Saint-Christoly de Médoc, Clos Manou now has 18 acres planted to the...

by Norm Roby | Jul 20, 2023

The Rogue Valley enjoyed an exceptionally long, coolish growing season in 2019. As a result, the winery’s...