Paul Lukacs, Author at Wine Review Online

Château de Chamirey, Mercurey Blanc (Burgundy, France) 2016

by Paul Lukacs | Jul 16, 2018

A sophisticated white Burgundy, with subtle slate and mineral notes undergirding its more overt fruit flavors. Full...

by Paul Lukacs | Jul 16, 2018

I drank this wine last month with dinner at the delightful bistro, Le Villaret, in Paris, and it knocked my proverbial...

by Paul Lukacs | Jul 16, 2018

Forget all your preconceptions about Beaujolais being light, quaffable, and frequently forgettable. This wine is...

by Paul Lukacs | Jul 11, 2018

Showing scant evidence of oak aging, this is a vivaciously friendly Chardonnay, with crisp autumn fruit flavors and a...

by Paul Lukacs | Jul 10, 2018

A beautiful expression of Chianti from the Classico zone, this wine exhibits dark cherry fruit flavors augmented by echoes...

by Paul Lukacs | Jul 10, 2018

Still available in many markets even though the next vintage has already arrived on these shores, this outstanding Barbera...

by Paul Lukacs | May 30, 2018

As someone who studies and writes about wine’s history, I’ve been thinking lately that we just might be in the midst...

by Paul Lukacs | May 15, 2018

Saint-Joseph is rapidly becoming my favorite northern Rhône appellation. Its wines may not be as powerful as...

by Paul Lukacs | May 15, 2018

A blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Carignan, this wine illustrates why good Languedoc wines taste different from...

by Paul Lukacs | May 15, 2018

Alexander Valley Cabernets trend to taste sumptuous, with supple tannins and round, lush textures. They invariably...

by Paul Lukacs | May 15, 2018

Year after year Pedroncelli produces solid, satisfying, and often sumptuous wines, especially the reds. The...

by Paul Lukacs | May 15, 2018

Charles Smith Wines is now owned by the massive Constellation Brands conglomerate. Some of the wines may not be as...