Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Norm Roby
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May 16, 2023
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 Since being acquitted in 2010 by the company that owns Fiji Water, Justin has survived an early controversy or two, and its wines are...
Rebecca Murphy
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May 16, 2023
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 A pretty pale pink color delivers an invitation to explore the delicate cherry, strawberry aromas and flavors of this crisp, lean and pale rosé...
Rebecca Murphy
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May 16, 2023
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 This luscious, round, smooth, pale golden Chardonnay offers aromas of Meyer lemon, white peach, and vanilla with round ripe flavors lifted by crisp acidity. ...
Rebecca Murphy
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May 16, 2023
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 This is one very serious Beaujolais, with a dark ruby color, ripe raspberry, cherry and woody spices.  It is medium-bodied with bright acidity and...
Miranda Franco
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May 16, 2023
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 The Ayres’ 2021 “Lewis Rogers Lane” Pinot Noir rumbles out of the glass with aromas of ripe black cherry, black raspberry, red licorice, and...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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  Morgan’s Twelve Clones Pinot Noir is always a solid value leader, and typically made to be ready to go right out of the...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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 Minimal oak influence does a great service to this Chardonnay, allowing the acidity and fruit character to shine and get just a little boost...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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 I will admit it — I’m a real snob when it comes to Chardonnay.  I can be a solid NO on the nose alone,...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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 This label — a single wine each vintage — continues to impress with its ripe style that’s nicely reined in.  A plush texture carries...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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 This is a fine, down-the-middle California expression of Sauvignon Blanc, showing zippy melon and Meyer lemon fruit offset by stony minerality.  Lively acidity rounded...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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 Here’s a very unusual and flavorful Rosé — it is long on stone fruit aromas and flavors in a delicious way.  Nectarine and pink...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2023
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 This label is coming into its own, and it’s a fine vintage from which to do so considering the scarcity of Napa Vally red...