Norm Roby, Author at Wine Review Online

A Closer Look at Lastbottle.com

by Norm Roby | Jan 29, 2023

Two years ago my first column for Wine Review Online focused on online wine sellers (not the paid subscription box/membership...

by Norm Roby | Jan 24, 2023

Bodega Santa Julia was created in honor of granddaughter Julia Zuccardi, part of the third generation of leaders from the...

by Norm Roby | Jan 24, 2023

Founded in 1998, Tohu Wines is the world’s first Māori owned wine company. Based in the South Island,...

by Norm Roby | Jan 17, 2023

Grown on 3 separate sites from the family’s estate vineyards in the high altitude Uco Valley, this is the...

by Norm Roby | Jan 11, 2023

This winery is on a hot streak of late. This 2021 Carmenere comes across with slightly more complexity than the...

by Norm Roby | Jan 4, 2023

The primary label for the Via Wine company founded in 1998, Chilensis is a line of moderately priced wines. The...

by Norm Roby | Jan 4, 2023

It is hard to keep track of the numerous Rhône wines offered under this brand, made in a co-op cellar formed in...

by Norm Roby | Dec 27, 2022

Founded in 2008 by Mario Villarreal, a highly successful local businessman, Emeve now draws from 18 ha adjacent to the...

by Norm Roby | Dec 27, 2022

Named after his great grandfather, Michael Chapoutier offers “Marius” as an introduction to French...

by Norm Roby | Dec 20, 2022

Pinot Blanc, the quiet member of the Pinot family, may not be as fashionable as its siblings but happy to say it still...

by Norm Roby | Dec 20, 2022

Usually when something seems too good to be true, it is. But they are rare exceptions such as this Chilean...

by Norm Roby | Dec 14, 2022

Now in its 40th year of winemaking, Cline doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Led by Syrah and...