Mitolo, McLaren Vale (South Australia) 'Jester' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Vintus Imports, $22) I've sometimes wondered why Frank...
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Oz Meets Chile
Viña Ventisquero, Colchagua Valley--Apalta (Chile) 'Pangea' 2004 (Austral Wines, $50): I am a Syrah fan mainly in terms of...
Misunderstanding Muscadet
Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine (Loire, France) Clos des Briords, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2006 ($15,...
An Extremely Stylish Pinot
J Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (California) Nicole's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005 ($50): If you didn't know...
An Original, Classic Chianti
Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2004 (Wilson Daniels, $34): Change being the constant that...
An Exceptional California Gewurztraminer
Gundlach Bundschu, Sonoma Valley (California) Rhinefarm Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2006 ($25): Even if my first encounter...
A New Wrinkle for Rioja
Bodegas Roda, Rioja Reserva (Spain), 'Roda' 2003 (Kobrand, $38) When I first got involved in wine, Rioja was fairly easy. ...
Surprising Albariño
Adegas d'Altamira, Rias Baixas (Spain) Albariño 'Seleccion' 2005 ($25, Quintessential Imports): Albariño, the white...
Rebel with a Cause
Anselmi, Veneto (Italy) Capitel Foscarino 2004 ($19, Palm Bay International): Italy has her share of iconic,...
A California Chardonnay that Stands Out
Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay 2004 ($20): My husband, the wine critic, is constantly giving me grief because I...
After All These Years, Different but Still Fabulous
Chalk Hill Winery, Chalk Hill (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2005 ($30) This review begins in a confessional...
Beaujolais Gets Some Respect
Potel-Aviron, Moulin à Vent (Beaujolais, France) 2005 (Wildman, $20): I was blind-tasting a group of Beaujolais wines,...