Hilliard Bruce, Sta. Rita Hills (California) Chardonnay 2011 ($45): I could go one of two ways on this review. I could...
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Bringing Portugal to the Table
José Maria da Fonseca, Douro (Portugal) Domini 2010 and Domini Plus 2008 (Palm Bay International, $20 and $32): For...
An Appreciation of Classic Styling
Baileyana, Edna Valley (California) Pinot Noir “Firepeak” 2012 ($30): If you love fine Pinot Noir but your...
Time-Tripping Into New York’s Wine History
Gold Seal Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling “Charles Fournier” 2012 ($15): Two of the compelling...
Another Discovery from Washington State
EFESTE, Yakima Valley (Washington) Sauvignon Blanc “Sauvage” 2012 ($23): My wine-tasting over the past two...
A Beautifully Balanced Sonoma Chardonnay
Pfendler Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (California) Chardonnay 2012 ($38): California’s Sonoma Coast is a special place...
Getting Geeky over a Fine Washington Riesling
Beast, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) “Sphinx” Riesling, Wallula Vineyard 2012 ($25): As I tasted this wine,...
A Maestro of Dolcetto
Elvio Cogno, Dolcetto d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) Vigna del Mandorlo 2011 (Vias Imports, about $16): I drink Dolcetto...
A Welcome Harbinger of Spring
Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2012 ($30): The dead of winter is an unlikely time to be thinking about...
Exceptional Napa Valley Merlot
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley Merlot, Three Palms Vineyard, 2010 ($90): I recently sat down to a tasting of eight Napa...
A Trio of Washington Syrahs
I have decided that one of my (wine) resolutions for 2014 will be to keep a closer eye on Washington State Syrah. I have...
Letting the Vintage Sing
Moët & Chandon, Champagne (France) “Grand Vintage” 2004 (Moët-Hennessy USA Inc., $58): A couple...