Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Vince Simmon
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June 13, 2023
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Assyrtiko is a Greek grape that makes wonderful, high-acidity wines on the Island of Santorini. In 2012, second generation family winemaker Peter Barry grafted...
Vince Simmon
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June 13, 2023
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Beaujolais is my favorite summer red wine choice. Its flavors are bright enough to be enjoyed with a chill, it has enough acidity to...
Vince Simmon
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June 13, 2023
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Nestled between Vacqueyras and Gigondas, two formidable Southern Rhône appellations, Beaumes-de-Venise is home to classic Rhône red wines. Domaine de Durban’s Beaumes-de-Venise is Grenache...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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Always one of the biggest big ones when it comes to Paso Robles Zinfandel, the Mountain bottling drives with intention. Raisin box aromas (imagine...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 13, 2023
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Always delicious in every vintage, J. Lohr’s 2019 Signature seems to have hit a new gustatory apex. Dark as the midnight sky, the wine’s...
Norm Roby
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May 30, 2023
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Fumé Blanc was one of Ferrari-Carano’s first wines to hit the market and it made a big splash. And in many ways it became...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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The J. Lohr ten to twenty dollar value train keeps on chuggin’ along with the 2021 South Ridge Syrah. It offers solid varietal characteristics...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 13, 2023
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Cabernet Franc must be very happy in the high altitude vineyards in the Gualtallary region of Tupungato district of the Uco Valley in Mendoza. ...
Miranda Franco
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June 13, 2023
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Luis Seabra has been at the center of a cultural shift in Portuguese winemaking, leading a movement of young winemakers reclaiming historical vineyards, grape...
Roger Morris
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June 13, 2023
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While I like white wines of all weights and textures, I’ll have to admit I often prefer the leaner, more minerally presentation of everyday...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 13, 2023
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Named for Gaia, the Greek goddess of the earth, Domaine Bousquet’s Red Blend differs from vintage to vintage depending upon the quantity and quality...
Miranda Franco
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June 13, 2023
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Lopez de Heredia is one of Spain’s most esteemed and iconic producers. The winery was founded in 1877 by Rafael López de Heredia y...