Quite seductive and elegant, the MacRostie RRV pinot had me at the first whiff of violets and spice. On the palate the...
Ramon Bilbao, Rioja (Spain) 2010
Some might call Ramon Bilbao's 2010 Mirto a "modern" Rioja, richly layered, lush and generously oaked. I see it...
Age Before Beauty
The ability to age is one of the accepted tenets of wine appreciation. That may seem oddly disconnected from reality given...
Les Cadrans de Lassegue, Saint-Emilion (Bordeaux, France) 2012
Les Cadrans, the second label of Chateau Lassegue, must qualify as the steal of the vintage, or close. Showing richly layered...
Paolo Manzone, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Paolo Manzone's '09 'Meriame' Barolo is a stunning wine from the first whiff to the last sip, and well-priced given the...
Wild Ridge, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2013
This Sonoma Coast Pinot shows exceptional promise, offering a floral nose with earthy overtones, hints of spice, and layered red...
Piccini, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2014
Here's a delicious 'Super Tuscan' that won't bust your wine budget. It's a common enough Tuscan red blend of Sangiovese,...
Piccini, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
Piccini's Chianti Classico Riserva gets kudos for its fruit purity, a big dollop of black cherry that lingers on the...
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Goldeneye's 2013 Ten Degrees shows layered blue fruits with hints of spice and earthy, toasty notes on the palate. The...
Texas Winery Shines at San Diego Challenge
A number of eye-popping performances were put on at the 2016 San Diego Wine Challenge. Italy's Castello Banfi served an...
California Wine’s Best Kept Secret
The South Coast Winery in Temecula recently pulled off a feat no other California winery can claim, winning its fourth...
Kukkula, Paso Robles (California) 2012
Fans of muscular Paso reds will embrace this meaty, sturdy red Rhone-style blend from Kukkula. The proprietary name, Sisu,...