Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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June 5, 2012
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Parra Jimenez has tamed Graciano, a tannic and dense grape sometimes used in Rioja, without eviscerating it. An intriguing mixture of fruit and earth...
Robert Whitley
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May 29, 2012
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Adam LaZarre had a huge reputation for making wonderful wines for under $20 when he was the resident winemaker at Hahn Estates in Monterey....
Robert Whitley
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May 29, 2012
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No one should be shocked that this wine won a Platinum at the recent Critics Challenge. Jacob’s Creek has an impressive track record in...
Robert Whitley
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May 29, 2012
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A Zinfandel lover recently recently cried on my shoulder lamenting the absence of well-balanced Zin in the marketplace. Zins have gotten bigger (as a...
Robert Whitley
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May 29, 2012
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I usually steer friends to cru Beaujolais because the difference in price between a cru and a village wine generally isn’t that great. But...
Robert Whitley
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May 29, 2012
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I’ve long been impressed by Centine Rosso, which I often call a “baby Super Tuscan.” The 2010 is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon...
Michael Franz
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May 29, 2012
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This estate grows Syrah and the proprietors are vocal admirers of Côte Rôtie, so it is more than a little surprising that the red...
Michael Franz
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May 29, 2012
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Made entirely from Cabernet Franc and aged exclusively in French oak, this is packed with sweet fruit that punches right through the wood notes...
Michael Franz
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May 29, 2012
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This isn’t quite as complex as Castillo Viejo’s blend of Tannat and Cab Franc, but it shows even more depth and drive, with dark...
Michael Franz
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May 29, 2012
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This house is famous for Cabernet Franc sourced from old vines, so it is no great surprise that a blend of Tannat and Cab...
Ed McCarthy
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May 22, 2012
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The 2009 Emmaline is even better than the great 2007 Cobb Emmaline, to my taste. It is totally delicious, with lively raspberry and tart...
Michael Franz
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May 22, 2012
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I’m not sure that vintners in Uruguay fully appreciate how good their own bottlings of Cabernet Franc are when stacked up against those offered...