Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Here is a wine that crushed some head-to-head competition in my blind tasting group, taking six out of nine first place votes. What this...
Ah… branding. There’s no marketplace like the American marketplace, where a simple word or phrase can carry so much trade value for a particular...
The energetic march of the 2021 vintage continues its momentum in this, one of a handful of vineyard designated wines from Cherry Pie that...
It seems I’m on a streak of appreciation for this wine over the last five vintages, and I am happy to add another release...
Iris Vineyards does it again with their racy and sleek 2022 Pinot Gris. Despite a modest 11.5 percent state alcohol, this light-weight wine packs...
Winemaker Nate Klostermann opts for very minimal oak here, utilizing stainless steel for 80% of the cuvée, and just a tiny bit of new...
The 2022 Quady North GSM Rosé ranks among the best Rosés from Oregon. It combines delicious, juicy fresh fruit with a rich texture and...
Cantina Terlano makes many wines, but their Pinot Grigio is consistently outstanding. Founded in 1893, this small cooperative winery has access to some of...
Though I have always been impressed by any of Frescobaldi’s Chianti Rufina — after all they are THE name in that appellation — I...
Value in Burgundy these days is found at the lower pedigree appellations made by talented producers. Enter this Bourgogne Rouge from Jadot. With an...
Mount Veeder Winery, justifiably known for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends, has released their first Chardonnay — and it’s a resounding success. Opulent...
Though I hesitate to review limited production wines, this GSM is so attractive it would be wrong to overlook it. Only 144 cases were...