The Rock Hill from Alysian exhibits lovely red fruits behind what is now a wall of tannin and firm acidity, but those...
Alysian, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
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Robert Whitley
Best of Times in Burgundy & Bordeaux
These are the best of times for the vignerons of Burgundy and Bordeaux, arguably the world's most important — certainly...
Discovery in the Cote de Nuits
BEAUNE, France — Once upon a time, a hefty selection of Burgundy was a staple of virtually every fine wine shop in...
ROAR, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
The ROAR Pinots, particularly the acclaimed Garys' Vineyard, trend toward the bigger, riper style that causes anguish among...
Kenwood, Sonoma Valley (California) Merlot 2009
No wimpy Merlot here. This vintage of Kenwood's Jack London Vineyard Merlot is a well-proportioned, muscular red that exhibits...
Blackbird Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2009
Winemaker Aaron Pott is a true believer when it comes to Merlot and Cabernet Franc planted in the right terroirs of the Napa...
Bordeaux 2011: The Verdict
BORDEAUX, France — Prospects for another good vintage in Bordeaux appeared grim as the harvest approached in September...
Vigne Regali, Dolcetto d’Acqui (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
The beauty of Italian wine is that much of it is made for the moment, whatever that moment may be. L'Ardi Dolcetto d'Acqui is...
When in France
BORDEAUX, France — It was only last night that I visited the iconic restaurant La Tupina, in the heart of the old...
A Trio of Bargain Bordeaux
Stop laughing. Exceptional Bordeaux that's fairly cheap -- all things considered -- does exist, and I was reminded of that fact...
Burgess, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2008
This classy Merlot is a good example of the value the Napa Valley offers with the noble grape that serves as the backbone of the...
Hahn Winery, Central Coast (California) 2010
Voted best Rhône, Hahn’s Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre blend had the judges’ tongues wagging in disbelief...