Robert Whitley, Author at Wine Review Online

Award-winning Non-Vintage Brut Champagne

by Robert Whitley | Dec 9, 2013

It is well understood that a vintage statement on a bottle of Champagne is an indication of superior quality. The Champagne...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 9, 2013

Within the realm of bargain-priced Pinot Noir, which includes anything under $30, there is an ocean of inoffensive wine that...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 4, 2013

This is just your basic Arrowood Sonoma County Cab, and that's a good thing. This vintage offers rich dark fruits on the palate,...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 4, 2013

The emergence of dry red table wine in the Douro Valley, where Port wine rules, is one of the great untold stories in the ever...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 4, 2013

This is a tremendous "value" Pinot Noir from one of Santa Barbara County's top producers. Soft and supple on the...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 4, 2013

B.R. Cohn is generally associated most closely with top-notch Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, so Pinot Noir from this producer...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 4, 2013

P + S is shorthand for Prats and Symington, two of the most recognized names in fine wine. Prats is Bruno, widely acclaimed for...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 4, 2013

Winemaker Darice Spinelli's deft hand with Cabernet Sauvignon is in evidence, as is the quality of the fruit off of this...

by Robert Whitley | Dec 1, 2013

Choosing appealing and delicious wines for the holidays is the easy part. Getting the most out of them requires attention to a...

by Robert Whitley | Nov 27, 2013

This meaty Pinot from Monterey's Arroyo Seco zone shows an earthy nose with hints of black cherry and plum. On the palate the...

by Robert Whitley | Nov 27, 2013

With remarkable purity of fruit, this is another brilliant effort from Merry Edwards, the queen of California Pinot Noir. On the...

by Robert Whitley | Nov 20, 2013

This vintage of Merlot from Flora Springs is fresh, juicy and spicy, with supple tannins that make it perfect for near-term...