Creators Syndicate My recent column on "American Wine," the book (by Master of Wine Jancis Robinson and American wine...
Why Not Kentucky?
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Robert Whitley
Torres, Priorat (Spain) 2010
Dense and supple, this vintage of Salmos is a blend of carinena, garnacha and syrah that comes together in a smooth, rich red...
Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) 2009
Must confess, I've always thought Trilogy one of the better red Bordeaux-style blends produced in California and the 2009 did...
Torres, Ribera del Duero (Spain) 2009
This vintage of Celeste from Torres is somewhat rustic, with firm, slightly coarse tannins and a bit of volatile acidity. Thus...
Peju, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This is not an easy cabernet to warm up to, but I mean that in the most flattering light. So much modern New World cabernet is...
American Wine
Creators Syndicate American Wine, a comprehensive look at the history and state of wine in America co-authored by Master of Wine...
The New Year
As we begin a new year there seems to be a growing obsession with the state of wine journalism. The shrinking of print media...
Cambria, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2010
Cambria's 2011 Julia's is an earthy Pinot that exhibits a nose of back truffle and cola, with aromas of red and black fruits,...
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This structured, slightly grippy Cab from Freemark Abbey has excellent potential for those with patience. It exhibits dark...
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2010
A solid effort from Freemark Abbey, the 2010 Merlot is neither huge nor terribly complex, but ultimately it is satisfying for...
Nickel & Nickel, Rutherford (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
It's hard for me to imagine anyone making more richly flavored, exquisitely balanced Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley...
It’s All About the Bubbles
Tis the season to raise a glass of bubbly and toast the dawn of a new year, a ritual that can be as simple or as extravagant as...