Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Bacchus is a cross of Riesling and Sylvaner, then crossed again with Muller Thurgau. Becoming known as “British Sauvignon Blanc” as a way to...
This is among the very best of well over 100 rosé wines I’ve tasted in 2024, though it is significantly less expensive than many...
The 2021 Columella, crafted by the renowned Sadie Family – a benchmark producer in South African winemaking – is a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre,...
“Pearl” is the winery’s showcase Cabernet Sauvignon and this 2020 can go up against the best from Paso and indeed from Napa Valley. Blended...
Sierra Reed is focused on making high-quality, single vineyard wines designed in accord with the best that each piece of terroir can offer. Her...
The history of the family Beconcini estate is like many in Tuscany. The grandfather liberates the land from the shackles of share-cropping in the...
Seldom do California Pinot Noirs need time to blossom (I can hear objections being raised), but this one definitely profits from pulling the cork...
Aromas of fresh peach and green apple with notes of fresh basil and thyme offer an invitation to take a sip. In the mouth...
My familiarity with Cascina Adelaide is limited to their superb Barolo, so I jumped at the chance to taste this Barbara d’Alba. Well, based...
Weingut Bründlmayer is a legendary producer of Grüner Veltliners from the Kamptal, where the River Kamp flows into the Danube. Bründlmayer’s L & T...
If you’ve been reading my reviews for a while, you may have noticed my propensity to skip wines that carry lots of charred oak...
This Pinot Bianco from the Veneto greets the nose with enticing aromas of pear, apple, and delicate white flowers. The palate highlights ripe pear...