Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
|
July 30, 2024
|
 Consumers tell me they avoid Riesling because they don’t know if it will be sweet or dry.  It is an understandable concern that mandates...
Michael Apstein
|
July 30, 2024
|
 Although Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, one of Alsace’s great producers, was founded in 1959, the family traces its winemaking origins to 1620.  Still family owned and...
Michael Apstein
|
July 30, 2024
|
 Wapisa shows its consistency with this fresh and lively Malbec.  Fabian Valenzuela, the winemaker, has resisted the temptation to make what has become all...
Michael Apstein
|
July 30, 2024
|
 Wapisa, located only about 25 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and Patagonia’s only coastal winery, is the indigenous Patagonian name for whale.  Owned by...
Michael Apstein
|
July 30, 2024
|
 Paul Hobbs, one of the most prominent winemakers in the world, needs no introduction.  His project in the Fingers Lakes is unique for him...
Rebecca Murphy
|
July 23, 2024
|
 Put this wine on your shopping list for your summer house wine.  It is bright, light, and dry with juicy, citrus flavors and a...
Michael Franz
|
July 23, 2024
|
 This wine has been very good in every vintage I’ve tasted but I’m particularly enamored with this 2016, which shows marvelous balance in more...
Michael Franz
|
July 23, 2024
|
 This house releases a wide range of wines including traditional bottlings as well as single-variety reds and superb aged whites.  The potential excellence of...
Vince Simmon
|
July 23, 2024
|
 With 24 months in 47% new French oak, the Indian Wells Merlot sees more oak than either Chateau Ste Michelle’s Canoe Ridge or Block...
Vince Simmon
|
July 23, 2024
|
 Albino Armani has been making wine in Alto Adige for over 400 years.  Valdadige DOC’s growing conditions – elevation, constant winds, and large diurnal...
Vince Simmon
|
July 23, 2024
|
 One of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s largest sub-regions, Friuli Grave is particularly renowned for mineral renditions of Pinot Grigio.  The Pinot Grigios are often made with...
Norm Roby
|
July 23, 2024
|
 This is the inaugural Sauvignon Blanc from Louisa Sawyer who sourced the fruit from the Rusack Vineyard which meets her requirements for being certified...