Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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June 12, 2012
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Weighing in with a 15% stated alcohol, this is an atypical Chianti, especially for a traditional producer, such as Nozzole, that emphasizes ripe fruitiness...
Michael Apstein
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June 12, 2012
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Is there a better estate in Tuscany producing the range of wines that Frescobaldi does? There may be, but I doubt it. In this...
Tina Caputo
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June 12, 2012
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This Malbec has aromas of blackberries and woody spice, with flavors of juicy blackberries and blueberries, and soft tannins.
Gerald D. Boyd
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June 12, 2012
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The winery material pitched The Swell, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, as “a California twist on a Bordeaux-style blend.” Aged for...
Tina Caputo
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June 5, 2012
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This light- to medium-bodied Pinot has aromas of red cherries, raspberries, vanilla and mushroom. Bright raspberry and strawberry flavors are accented with lively acidity,...
Tina Caputo
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June 5, 2012
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This wine has aromas of dried herbs and toasted oak. It has a silky texture, along with blackberry and cherry flavors moderate tannins. The...
Tina Caputo
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June 5, 2012
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Made by winemaker Daryl Groom of Geyser Peak and Penfolds fame, this fruit-forward red has aromas of black fruit and toasty spice. It’s smooth...
Michael Franz
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June 5, 2012
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This is a delicious wine that will only get better and more interesting over the next few years, as its only drawback is a...
Michael Franz
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June 5, 2012
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This strong performer spent 15 months in oak and shows it, but there’s plenty of black fruit to counterbalance the wood notes. The tannins...
Michael Franz
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June 5, 2012
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By virtual consensus 2011 is the best vintage in the history in the history of winemaking in Uruguay, and consumers would be wise to...
Michael Franz
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June 5, 2012
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This is Marichal’s middle tier Tannat, and though I don’t mean to imply that you should dismiss the entry-level “Premium Varietal” Tannat from 2010,...
Michael Franz
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June 5, 2012
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This is an entirely convincing rendition of Merlot and a wonderful object lesson in Uruguay’s ability to produce wines embodying both Old and New...