This is a near perfect Tuscan red for my taste. Although many grape varieties can thrive in Tuscany, the Sangiovese...
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Bordeaux, France) 2017
The 2017 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a powerful and complex white wine that is totally enjoyable now and can improve for...
Pedroncelli, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Pedroncelli has been producing wine in Sonoma County for over 90 years. They continue to turn out high quality wines...
Fraga do Corvo, Monterrei DO (Galicia, Spain) Godello 2018
Godello is a Spanish grape that deserves more recognition. The Fraga do Corvo Godello is ample evidence of the...
A Snapshot of the 2017 Bordeaux Vintage
In most recent years, I have had the privilege of attending a tasting of the new Bordeaux vintage release sponsored by the Union...
Château Fortia, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2018
Château Fortia has a long history of producing fine wines from the Southern Rhône. While their...
Peter Lauer, Mosel (Germany) Riesling 2018
The Peter Lauer estate in located in the Saar – Germany’s most prestigious address for many German wine...
Brigaldara, Soave (Veneto, Italy) 2018
Soave has long been a famous name among Italian white wines. While too much is still over-cropped and offers only...
Winter’s Hill, Dundee Hills (Oregon) Pinot Blanc 2017
Thankfully for Pinot Blanc lovers, a few domestic producers have recognized the inherently pleasurable style of the wine...
Brooks Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Riesling 2017
The Brooks Winery in the Eola-Amity Hills is noted not only for its excellent Pinot Noirs, but also for its diverse range...
Château Clarke, Listrac-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2016
2016 was a ripe vintage for Bordeaux with many fine wines now available on the market. Prices for wines from the...
Kellerei Bozen, Alto Adige DOC (Italy) Weissburgunder 2018
Italy’s Alto Adige is one of the best sites in the world for high quality Pinot Bianco. Also known as Pinot...