Cool climates provide the world with wonderful sparkling wines. The Finger Lakes of New York State certainly qualify as a good...
Langmeil, Barossa Valley (South Australia) Shiraz – Viognier 2012
Aussie Shiraz remains among the world’s most appealing big red wines. The “Hangin Snakes”...
Copain, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2012
The Anderson Valley stands out among California AVAs for the quality and balance of its Pinot Noir wines. Copain’s...
Cordero di Montezemolo, Barolo (Piedmont) 2010
Fine Barolo is an astonishingly complex and attractive wine. This excellent 2010 bottling offers an enchanting...
Pasquale Pelissero, Barbaresco (Piedmont) 2010
Pelissero’s 2010 Bricco San Giulano Barbaresco is an appealing and complex Nebbiolo. It shows the intensity of the...
Vincent Paris, Cornas (Rhone Valley) 2012
Northern Rhône Syrahs somehow combine astonishing power with style and grace. Vincent Paris’ Cornas “Le...
Mount Veeder Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
The Mount Veeder Winery has offered many fine Cabernets over the years, and their 2011 Napa Valley bottling is in keeping with...
Le Salette, Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) 2010
Amarone is not a wine for shrinking palates. Made from dried Corvina and other local grapes, Amarone develops intense and...
Juvé y Camps, Cava (Catalonia, Spain) 2010
Bubbly lovers seeking a change of pace should seek out the Juvé y Camps Blanc de Noirs Reserva. The 2010 rendition...
Ken Wright, Eola Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
The Canary Hill Vineyard lies at a relatively high elevation on the southern end of the Eola-Amity Hills. Made from a...
Vilmart & Cie, Champagne (France) 2009
The Champagne house of Vilmart produces a range of fine Champagnes from their Montagne de Reims vineyards. They age their...
Höpler, Burgenland (Austria) 2010
Delicious wines can be found from unusual places. Höpler’s 2010 Pannonica Red hails from the vineyards of...