Wine Reviews
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Some wines immediately ask the question, what delicacy would a chef pair with this? This Pinot Blanc did just that for me. Its floral,...
First of 3 Pinots to be released by Valley View Winery under its new label, this is from the nearby Oshala Vineyards. Planted to...
A favorite of diehard Riesling fans, Poet’s Leap has earned high marks for consistency over the last decade. This 2019 captures Riesling’s complex aromas...
The Grenache (86%), Syrah (12%) and Mourvèdre (2%) grapes were hand-harvested from Ste. Phillipe Vineyard, which the Hahn family bought in 1998. The grapes...
Pinot Noir grapes from the Ste. Phillipe estate vineyard were fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged 11 months in oak barrels. The result...
The Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County gets its name from the Arroyo Seco River, which carved much of the region’s terrain. It offers...
Chris Phelps is well-known as a Napa Valley winemaker who got much of his initial hands-on training in Bordeaux with the Moeuix family, including...
Tempranillo production in the U.S. is still relatively small; however, several California winemakers, like those at Alluvion, make high-quality wines with this grape. Their...
Ticino, the southernmost region of Switzerland, offers complex, versatile wines, including red and white Merlot, ideally suited to the hearty Italian-influenced foods of this...
This is my first taste of a new project from winemaker Euan Parker, whose main gig has been at Fallbrook Winery in the northern...
Just another “wow" Riesling from Smith-Madrone. This vintage is quite generous in its youth, though it’s certainly a late release for the type domestically. ...
Sometimes the “American” designation can put buyers off – that’s why Portlandia opted to list the sourcing as being 72% Washington and 28% Oregon. ...