Migration, Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2008 ($30): Migration is a brand within the Duckhorn Wine Company, which...
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A Brilliant Gem of a Barbaresco
Marchesi di Gresy, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) Martinenga 2006 ($55, Dalla Terra): At the Masters of Wine Study Course in...
On Top of the World, Ma!
Stonestreet Alexander Valley (California) Chardonnay, Upper Barn, 2007 ($65): Although I agree with most other wine critics that...
Beautifully Balanced and Beautifully Priced
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008 ($24): Many wine drinkers enjoy Pinot Noir wines because they are flavorful, fruity...
Return to Roots
Shafer Vineyards, Napa Valley Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon “One Point Five,” 2006 ($70): Some...
Texture and Class
Swanson Vineyards, Oakville-Napa Valley Merlot 2005 ($36): In the past year, I reviewed two fine Merlots from California,...
A New Super-Tuscan Debuts
Monte Antico, Toscana (Italy) “Supremus” 2005 (Empson USA, $27): The term “Super-Tuscan”...
A Stylistic Dilemma
Seven Hills Winery, Red Mountain (Washington) Ciel du Cheval 2007 ($32); Seven Hills Winery, Red Mountain (Washington) Reserve...
Grown to Go the Distance
Marimar Estate, Russian River Valley (California) Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay "La Masía" 2007 ($37): I...
Powerhouse Dolcetto
Boroli Dolcetto d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) Madonna di Como, 2006 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $17): Tasting wine is...
Carmenere Beyond Chile
Inama, Veneto Rosso IGT (Italy) "Carmenere Più" 2006 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $20): The Carmenere...
An Austrian Star
Schloss Gobelsburg (Austria) Brut Reserve NV (Michael Skurnik Wines, $35): I first had this bubbly at an informal tasting...