Wayne Belding, Author at Wine Review Online

Fifth Empire, Vinho Verde (Portugal) 2020

by Wayne Belding | Jun 15, 2022

Few Vinhos Verdes sold in the US market are much more than simple, refreshing and easy-drinking wines. The Destino from...

by Wayne Belding | Jun 15, 2022

is a growing region in Macedonia of Northern Greece. Alpha Estate is a top producer on this high plateau. With...

by Wayne Belding | Jun 1, 2022

The Eberle Winery is synonymous with quality Zinfandel. Founder Gary Eberle is a legendary pioneer of Paso Robles...

by Wayne Belding | Jun 1, 2022

Founded in 1985 in Sonoma County, Hanna has consistently produced admirable wines. Their 2021 Russian River Valley...

by Wayne Belding | Jun 1, 2022

The full glory of fine South African Chenin Blanc is on display in the 2020 Sadie Family Skurfberg Chenin Blanc. The...

by Wayne Belding | Jun 1, 2022

Gagliardo’s Fallegro is made from Favorita grapes – an old Piemontese name for the Vermentino grape. It...

by Wayne Belding | Jun 1, 2022

There was a time, decades ago, when Italian white wines in the US market were more often Soave, Verdicchio or Frascati. ...

by Wayne Belding | May 25, 2022

Bodies of water are important factors for many vineyard sites. The moderating influence of nearby oceans, rivers and lakes...

by Wayne Belding | May 18, 2022

The value of wine is a subjective assessment. Many consumers enjoy wine but would not think of spending more than $20 or...

by Wayne Belding | May 18, 2022

If you seek a crisp, refreshing and dry white, you might consider a wine like this. The Domaine de la...

by Wayne Belding | May 18, 2022

The 2018 L’Espirit de Chevalier Blanc is a product of the famous Domaine de Chevalier in...

by Wayne Belding | May 18, 2022

This is a dry red from the upper reaches of the Tejo River Valley. It is dry and warm country and the wine shows the...