This wine from the Montalcino district is meant to be light, easy and enjoyable for near-term consumption as you wait for your...
Col d’Orcia, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2011
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Feudi di San Gregorio, Irpinia Aglianico IGT (Campania, Italy) 2010
Rubrato simply means ruby. Or, if you use the imagination, red wine meant to be consumed young. That's important with an...
Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
This very sleek Chianti Classico delivers old-fashioned Chianti character despite its modern upbringing, such as aging in French...
Secco-Bertani, Verona IGT (Veneto, Italy) 2009
A blast from the past, Secco-Bertani is a tribute to the way wine was made in Verona in days gone by. This small, quaint village...
Franciscan, Napa Valley (California) 2008
Over the years Franciscan's Magnificat, a blend of four Bordeaux grape varieties, has compiled an impressive record of...
Hestan Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
The Hestan 'Stephanie' wines are some of the finest in consulting winemaker Jeff Gaffner's portfolio, and this Cab speaks to the...
Robert Craig, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Robert Craig's Howell Mountain cabernet sauvignon has been off the charts in recent years, and the '09 could well be the finest...
The Next Robert Parker?
The still relatively small world of wine journalism has been atwitter lately over the future of wine criticism. There has been...
Critics Challenge: Here Come the Judges
Critics Challenge celebrates its 10th anniversary in June with what is arguably the strongest team of judges in its history....
Trione, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2009
This vintage of Pinot from Trione gets extra points for elegance. It rests easily on the palate, impressing without overwhelming...
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) 2008
In the universe of red meritage wines from California, price is not always the measure of quality. Dry Creek Vineyard, which I...
Sequana, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2010
Soft and supple, this is a Sequana from pinot specialist James MacPhail that is meant for drinking now. It's nicely layered,...