Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rebecca Murphy
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November 22, 2022
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The first vintage of the J. Lohr Signature Cabernet Sauvignon was created to honor founder Jerry Lohr’s 80th birthday. Winemaker Jeff Meier considers it...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 15, 2022
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On the palate, this classic Italian wine shows off red fruits (cherries, plums) with a hint of earthiness spicing things up. It offers subtle...
Vince Simmon
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November 15, 2022
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Trebbiano Spolentino the Umbrian-distinct Trebbiano varietal and Bocale makes an excellent wine from it. The body shows rich tree fruit, including green apples and...
Vince Simmon
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November 15, 2022
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Bocale’s Rosso is predominantly (70%) Sangiovese and is fresh and easy to drink with food. When compared to a Tuscan Rosso, this wine shows...
Vince Simmon
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November 15, 2022
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Sagrantino is an Umbrian red grape with a thick, hard skin and the resulting wine is usually incredibly tannic. Bocale’s Sagrantino is no exception. ...
Norm Roby
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November 15, 2022
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A relatively cool AVA, El Pomar, which benefits from the Templeton Gap’s marine air influence, contains about 2,000 acres of vines, mostly red varieties. ...
Norm Roby
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November 15, 2022
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on the Brunello clone, Giornata’s Sangiovese is aged 22 months in neutral French oak and keeps its focus on the grape’s vitality. The winemaker...
Norm Roby
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November 15, 2022
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A Super Tuscan style blend, “Gemellaia” brings together 64% Sangiovese from the Adelaida District with 30% Merlot from Santa Margarita and a splash of...
Norm Roby
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November 15, 2022
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Located in the northwestern corner of Paso Robles, Adelaida was “discovered” in the 1970s and singled out for its rolling hills and calcareous, limestone...
Rebecca Murphy
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November 15, 2022
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The Anderson Valley AVA is north of Sonoma County in California. It is a transverse valley running west to east located 10 miles from...
Rebecca Murphy
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November 15, 2022
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The name FEL Wines was inspired by Florence Elsie Lede, mother of winery owner, Cliff Lede, and a home winemaker. The winery notes that...
Rebecca Murphy
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November 15, 2022
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Alvaro Palacios, producer of one of Spain’s most expensive wines, L’Ermita from the Priorat region, is also the producer in partnership with his nephew,...