This is a stylish and attractive bubbly from Kir Yianni, a noted producer of both still red and white wines in northern...
Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York State) Pinot Noir 2011
Making red wines is a challenge in the cool climate of the Finger Lakes. The 2011 Pinot Noir from Ravines shows the...
Fox Run Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York State) Cabernet Franc / Lemberger 2012
Fox Run Vineyards is located on the shores of Seneca Lake. While best known for Rieslings and other whites, their cool...
Valle dell’ Acate, Vittoria Frappato (Sicily, Italy) Frappato 2012
This is a juicy and bright red from the southern coast of Sicily. Frappato is the native grape of the area and yields...
Allegrini, Veronese IGT (Veneto, Italy) 2010
Allegrini is a famed Valpolicella producer and the Palazzo Della Torre bottling shows its heritage. The bouquet is juicy...
Porto Carras, Côtes de Meliton (Greece) Limnio 2011
Limnio is an indigenous Greek grape varieties that offers a delicious twist of aromas and flavors. Porto Carras is a top...
GAI’A Estate, Nemea (Peloponnese, Greece) Agiorgitiko 2011
Agiorgitiko is the stalwart grape of Greece’s Nemea region. It can range in style from light and juicy to deep and...
Kir Yianni, Naoussa (Macedonia, Greece) Xynomavro 2010
Xynomavro is the aristocratic grape of Naoussa, in the Macedonia region of northern Greece. It is made in a variety of...
The Kimmeridgian Exposed and Explained
When we first begin our exploration of winegrowing areas of France, we study them as parts of larger regions. For...
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Coonawarra (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
New World Cabernet Sauvignon rarely achieve the degree of elegance and liveliness on the palate of the Wynns bottling. ...
Ravenswood, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2011
When you’re in the mood for a mouthful of jammy fruit and spice, reach for the Ravenswood Sonoma Old Vine Zinfandel. ...
Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge (Northern Rhône, France) Syrah 2009
Although newer vintages have been released, the 2009 Guigal Crozes-Hermitage is widely available and should be sought by those...