Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Norm Roby
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October 4, 2022
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Here is a rich, bold Viognier that can truly be described as “hedonistic.” Darow refers to a predominant soil type. From fruit harvested over...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 2, 2022
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Michele Chiarlo and his sons Stefano and Alberto, are best known for their cru Barolos and Barbarescos, but they also make a beautiful Moscato...
Norm Roby
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July 12, 2022
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From this highly rated, trouble-free vintage, 2-Hawk came up with a stunning, concentrated Malbec that makes a strong case for Malbec as the Rogue...
Norm Roby
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November 29, 2022
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This is the winery’s estate Tempranillo from vines grown on unique, volcanic Darow soils. Blended with 10% Malbec and 9% Syrah, it is aged...
Rich Cook
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May 9, 2023
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Warm weather pushed up the harvest date in 2022, delivering in this instance a fresh, ripe style with no sharp edges. White flowers and...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 9, 2023
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This engaging, medium weight Pinot Noir offers suggestions of dark cherry, raspberry and wild blackberry flavors all coming together under the auspices of a...
Michael Apstein
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May 2, 2023
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The CPR refers to the blend of this zippy wine: Chardonnay 23%, Pinot Gris 50%, and Riesling. A charmer, it leads with fine and...
Vince Simmon
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May 2, 2023
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Dr. Laura Catena founded Domaine Nico to explore small family owned vineyards in the Uco Valley with the intent of putting them on the...
Norm Roby
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May 2, 2023
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On the eastern edge of the Loire Valley, Quincy was approved as an AOC in 1936, making it the first in the Loire and...
Roger Morris
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May 2, 2023
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Like the 2017 Paramount, the 2018 is an almost-equal blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. As there will not be a 2020...
Roger Morris
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May 2, 2023
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After being a grape grower before starting his own family brand a few years back, Tom Gamble appears to be taking the path paved...
Rich Cook
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May 2, 2023
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There aren’t many varietally labeled Grenache offerings from this part of California, and this one takes its rightful spot as one of the best. ...