Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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November 1, 2022
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 This is the richest, most dramatic rendition of this wine that I can recall, and I can recall lots of them, as I’m fortunate...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 1, 2022
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 Chablis sits in the northernmost section of Burgundy in France’s northwest region, one of the chilliest places in France.  Because of its cold weather...
Vince Simmon
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November 1, 2022
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 The original Blindfold white blend helped The Prisoner Wine Company break into the market nearly two decades ago.  The original Blindfold blend has been...
Vince Simmon
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November 1, 2022
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 The Prisoner Wine Co. brings this exciting Shiraz to you from Australia.  Chrissy Wittman, The Prisoner Wine Company’s director of winemaking, travels back and...
Norm Roby
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November 1, 2022
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 In 1994, after making wines in Napa Valley for Louis Martini and later working at Chalone Vineyards, Stephen Ross Dooley founded his own winery...
Norm Roby
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November 1, 2022
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 This small family domaine in the Sancerre appellation has been run by André Vatan since 1988.  He has upgraded the16 acre estate family vineyard...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 The Lemberger grape tends toward the Beaujolais side of the spectrum to begin with, making a no oak version being a no-brainer of sorts. ...
Roger Morris
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November 1, 2022
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 Those of us of a certain age who were initiated, a least in part, to the wine fraternity via the squat bottles of Mateus...
Miranda Franco
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November 1, 2022
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 From Paros Island, this beautifully balanced blend of indigenous red Mandilaria and white Monemvasia starts with deep aromas of ripe, dusty cherries, vanilla, rosemary,...
Miranda Franco
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November 1, 2022
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 The grape, Agiorgitiko, is also known as “St. George" because the villagers of Nemea found it grew well in the valley, housing a chapel...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 Crisp and bright, this is a wine that deserves wider attention, with the bright feel of Riesling, the flavor profile of Gewurztraminer without the...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 Fox Run 2020 Semi-Dry Riesling continues the stylistic cues of the line-up with the vibrant acidity, and comes in just off dry, with much...