At their best, southern Rhône red wines capture an enticing array of fruit, floral, earth, herb and spice nuances. ...
Ravenswood, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2012
Ravenswood is synonymous with quality Zinfandel. Founder Joel Peterson is legendary for his power-packed -- but still...
Geology on Display: The Vineyards of South Africa
South Africa is home to some of the most strikingly beautiful vineyards in the world. Those who visit the winegrowing...
Best’s, Great Western (Victoria, Australia) Shiraz 2012
Best’s Great Western Shiraz is legendary among Aussie bottlings. From the estate’s lovely setting in the...
Kir Yianni, Naoussa (Macedonia, Greece) Xynomavro 2011
The Xynomavro grape gets its highest accolades from the vineyards of Naoussa, in the Macedonia region of northern Greece. ...
Boutari, Naoussa (Macedonia, Greece) Xynomavro 2008
Xynomavro is the signature grape of Naoussa, in the Macedonia region of northern Greece. The grape is most often compared...
The Geometry of Geology
Geologists are map freaks. It comes with the territory. Part of one’s training in the field of geology will...
Château Léoville-Barton, St. Julien (Bordeaux, France) 2012
The 2012 Bordeaux harvest offers a lighter style for claret lovers and the best wines show a fine balance of fruit and...
Ken Wright Cellars, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2013
The Carter Vineyard lies at the southern end of the Eola-Amity Hills. Made from a blend of Pommard, Wadenswil and Dijon...
Montgras, Colchagua (Valle Central, Chile) Carmenère 2013
The vineyards of Chile are a reliable source of excellent value wines. The Colchagua Valley lies south of Santiago and is...
Poggio Scalette, Alta Valle della Greve IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese 2011
There are few better renditions of the Sangiovese grape than this one. Il Carbonaione is a lovely, perfumed, concentrated...
Lenné, Yamhill Carlton (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
Lenné is a relative newcomer to the market. Grown on a steep hillside in the Yamhill-Carlton District, the first...