Not especially complex but fairly bursting with ripe red and black fruit flavors, this wine seems made for spring and early...
Frankland Estate, Western Australia (Australia) Shiraz 2009
Enticingly complete and complex, with echoes of savory herbs alongside sweet spice in the finish, this is an extremely...
Mohua, Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2013
A very attractive value in Pinot Noir, this Kiwi rendition tastes elegant and sophisticated, with nuanced flavors and aromas and...
Pinot Blanc Can Be a Star
It must be hard being Pinot Blanc. You come from a noble family, one of the most renowned in the world of wine, but you...
New Year’s Wine Resolutions
When it comes to saving money or loosing weight, New Year’s resolutions can be a burden. That’s why most get...
Peregrine, Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2012
This exquisite Pinot Noir puts the vast majority of American renditions of the grape variety to shame. It is neither...
I Favati, Campi Taurasini (Irpinia, Campania, Italy) Aglianico 2010
A stunning example of the southern Italian grape variety, this Aglianico has seen only minimal oak, so tastes foremost of fruit...
Maison Nicolas Perrin, Saint-Joseph (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
A delicious example of what is often an overlooked northern Rhône red, this Saint-Joseph can hold its own with many wines...
America’s Pinot Passion
American Pinot Noir is hot. Bottles fly off store shelves, and restaurateurs can’t keep the more popular labels in...
Cabriz, Dão (Portugal) 2009
A delectable blend of native grapes (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz), this medium-weight wine displays plum and...
Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2011
A sweet rendition of what can be a drier and more serious wine, this wine nonetheless proves very enticing, as it exhibits good...
Borra Vineyards, Lodi (California) 2011
An old-fashioned field blend, reflecting northern California’s grape growing history (hence the name), Borra’s...