The Rebholz Estate creates some of the best Pfalz wines. Their 2019 Im Sonnenschein Grosses Gewächs Weisser...
Soléna, Willamette Valley (Washington) Pinot Gris 2020
Pinot Gris from the Willamette Valley of Oregon can come in a variety of styles. Some are a bit soft and slightly...
A Personal Scorecard: 100-Point Wine Experiences
The wine marketing trade is awash in numbers. Scores from a variety of sources and pundits are used to promote the virtues...
Birichino, Central Coast (California) Grenache 2018
Old vine Grenache can be an impressive wine from many points in the wine world. Although most famous from France and...
Under the Vines: A Look at Soil
Reference to soil is a constant when it comes to detailed discussions about vineyards. Wine marketers frequently refer to...
Domaine Jean Manciat, Mâcon-Charnay (Burgundy, France) Chardonnay 2020
The best value white wines in Burgundy arguably come from the vineyards of the Maconnais. The broad valleys and...
Etude, Carneros (California) Chardonnay 2018
Since its founding in 1982, Etude has produced wines that combine the opulence of Carneros fruit with a rich texture and...
Domäne Wachau, Wachau (Niederösterriech, Austria) Grüner Veltliner 2020
The steep slopes of the Wachau are noted for exceptional quality Grüner Veltliners. The 2020 Federspiel...
Lunae Bosoni, Colli di Luni (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino 2020
Vermentino is an aromatic and full-bodied white grown mostly northern Italy and Sardinia. Lunae Bosoni is an...
Masi, Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva (Veneto, Italy) 2015
Masi is a consistent producer of quality Veneto wine and the 2015 Costasera Riserva Amarone continues their string of...
Beaumont Family Wines, Bot River (Walker Bay, South Africa) Chenin Blanc 2021
South Africa has more Chenin vineyards than any other country, including France. The best sites offer high quality...
Classic Beverages from the Spirit World: Cognac and Armagnac
Although spirits distilled from grains and fruits abound throughout the world, some of the finest spirits of all come from the...