Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Roger Morris
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January 10, 2023
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 Luce Brunello is perhaps not as well known as its Super Tuscan IGT brother, “Luce,” whose flavors are mellowed somewhat by blending Sangiovese with...
Miranda Franco
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January 10, 2023
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 Lapostolle winery has garnered critical acclaim for its Bordeaux blends from the Colchagua Valley.  However, some of the winery’s most interesting wines include a...
Rich Cook
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January 10, 2023
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 Argetsinger Vineyard is in a southeast Seneca Lake location, high in elevation and steeply sloped.  It is a low vigor site, planted in the...
Michael Apstein
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January 10, 2023
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 Whenever the name of a wine starts with “The,” you know the producer wants to make a statement.  An overweight bottle adds to that...
Rich Cook
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January 10, 2023
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 This is a new release for Scharffenberger, and if you like your bubbly on the aggressive side you’ve found a new friend.  It is...
Michael Apstein
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January 10, 2023
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 This is a stylish and refined Bordeaux blend of roughly two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot filling out the rest. ...
Vince Simmon
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January 3, 2023
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 Located on Mallorca’s central plateau, Binissalem is a named Denominacio D’Origen (DO) that produces excellent wines.  Red wines make up about 75% of Binissalem...
Vince Simmon
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January 3, 2023
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 This wine is the ultimate crowd pleaser with something for everyone.  Leather, tobacco, dried cranberry, smoke, wild strawberries, and fig are just a start...
Vince Simmon
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January 3, 2023
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 This is a stunning Chenin Blanc from the Savennières appellation in the Loire Valley.  The broader region is known for sweeter wines but not...
Norm Roby
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January 3, 2023
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 It is hard to keep track of the numerous Rhône wines offered under this brand, made in a co-op cellar formed in 1929.  The...
Norm Roby
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January 3, 2023
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 The primary label for the Via Wine company founded in 1998, Chilensis is a line of moderately priced wines.  The winery is based in...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 3, 2023
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 Kindzmarauli, is a PDO, Protected District of Origin, in Kakheti in western Georgia.  It is the birthplace of this traditional wine.  It is a...