Poet's Leap, Columbia Valley (Washington) Riesling, 2007 ($20): Of all the styles of Riesling that exist, the dry style is...
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Simply Classic Merlot
Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley (California) Merlot, 2006 ($52): Of all the producers in California, Duckhorn Vineyards is...
Brunello for the Long Term, and for Now
Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) Poggio al Vento 2001 (Palm Bay International, $160): I don't...
Too Good for Leftovers
Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2006 ($75): I need to get out more. If I hadn't been concerned...
A Welcome Change of Pace
Tenuta Sant'Antonio Valpolicella Superiore (Veneto, Italy) Monti Garbi, Ripasso, 2005 (Dalla Terra, $20): My husband Ed is...
Cool Climate Syrah
Truchard, Carneros Napa Valley Syrah, 2005 ($28): In 2007, California wineries crushed 25% more Syrah grapes than they did...
Classic Unoaked Chablis
Domaine Laroche Chablis "Saint Martin" 2006 ($30, Remy Cointreau USA): Some readers might consider Chablis to be an odd...
Fruity, But No Trip to the Candy Store
St. Supéry Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Dollarhide Ranch 2007 ($35): Of all white grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc might...
Cool Region, Cool Vintage, Cool Wine
Matanzas Creek, Bennett Valley (California) Merlot 2005 ($35): Whenever I write about Merlot, that disparaging remark in...
New Wine, Ancient Winery
XdT, Rioja (Spain) 2004 ($95, Vinamericas Selections LLC): Sometimes a wine's story can captivate you as much as the taste...
Rosemount, The Sequel
Robert Oatley South Australia Pinot Grigio 2008 ($18, Oatley Wines): The name Robert Oatley doesn't mean a lot to many...
Excellent Nebbiolo–From California
Martin & Weyrich, Paso Robles (California) Nebbiolo Reserve "Il Vecchio" 2003 ($22): Italy's Nebbiolo grape--the grape...