Norm Roby, Author at Wine Review Online

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2020

by Norm Roby | Jul 16, 2024

“Patelin,” roughly translated, means a country neighborhood, and to me this wine comes across as the sort of...

by Norm Roby | Jul 16, 2024

Presented in an unusual Champagne-like bottle, Julia’s Dazzle Rosé was developed by Allen Shoup as part of...

by Norm Roby | Jul 16, 2024

One of the winery’s two Abbot’s Reserves, this one is 50% Syrah and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon made by winemaker...

by Norm Roby | Jul 9, 2024

Whoa Nelly is a line of drink-now wines made by Anne Hubatch as a companion label to her upscale label, Helioterra...

by Norm Roby | Jul 3, 2024

“Godello” recently caught my attention as I was browsing through a list of “current releases” at a...

by Norm Roby | Jul 2, 2024

Fans of Central Otago Pinot Noir will find plenty to like here for the price. It is grown and made in a...

by Norm Roby | Jul 2, 2024

Made from 51% Semillon and 49% Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Blanc is a new addition and it is being evaluated as possibly the...

by Norm Roby | Jun 25, 2024

One of the early champions of Tempranillo on the West Coast, Eric Weisinger draws from the high elevation (2235 feet)...

by Norm Roby | Jun 25, 2024

Until recently, Los Vasos sourced Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca, but with the switch to Colchagua, the result is even...

by Norm Roby | Jun 18, 2024

Accounting for nearly 2/3 of Canada’s wine grapes and 98% of Ontario's, the Niagara Peninsula is synonymous with...

by Norm Roby | Jun 11, 2024

The label notes this wine was “Brought into being by Vailia From,” the owner and winemaker. Described by...

by Norm Roby | Jun 9, 2024

This small batch Pinot Noir is from 2 neighboring vineyards located in the center of the Eola Hills. Seen as...