Wine Reviews
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This is for fans of forward oak that is balanced by racy acidity and a citrus tinged fruit profile. The citrusy character likely comes...
There was a time before Rosés became commonplace – a great development – that those which carried any cache were from long-designated pink regions,...
La Rioja Alta’s 2011 Gran Reserva 904 is a strikingly seductive wine, filled with contrasts — bold and rustic, yet delicate and nimble. A...
Finding solid Cabernets under $25 can be a tall order these days, and it’s why Vasse Felix’s Filius Cabernet from Margaret River was such...
Grown in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Felsina’s 2019 Berardenga Chianti Classico is made from 100% Sangiovese. The wine has an enticingly savory bouquet,...
Guigal’s 2018 Côtes du Rhône Rouge offers fantastic quality for the price. With 50% Syrah (along with 40% Grenache, and 10% Mourvèdre), it offers...
Sandhi Wines is one of the projects of famed sommelier-turned-winemaker Rajat Parr and fellow esteemed winemaker Sashi Moorman. Their 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot...
Since 1982, Au Bon Climat has made wines in Santa Barbara County, sourcing grapes from various vineyards in the area. Their 2021 Santa Barbara...
This house makes very fine Barolo and marvelous old-vine Barbera as well, but this Langhe Nebbiolo merits attention too, as it offers an accessible,...
This wine has been quite good for a long while, and in terms of value, downright excellent for years on end—more than a decade. ...
The wines of Alto Adige deserve to be more widely appreciated than they are, particularly Pinot Bianco, which is potentially marvelous. More of the...
This fairly large-production wine always amazes for its quality, and in 2021 the winemaking team seizes on the opportunity offered by the vintage to...