Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
My first varietally labeled Canaiolo Nero (usually a minor part of Chianti blends) takes me back to my wedding and the purple “Lavande” roses...
Winemaker Rusty Folena’s “science project” bottling is always a favorite to taste. He is looking to push the envelope where Sangiovese is concerned, and...
La Maialina Gertrude is probably best classified as a “Super Tuscan” wine – a blend of the traditional Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. ...
Cantina Terlano is a reliable producer of rich and appealing wines. Founded in 1893, it has access to some of the best vineyard sites...
This bold red, a blend of the usual grapes for making Port, Tinta Roriz (Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca) from vines that...
Despite a similar ripe dark fruit quality and the same 14.5 percent stated alcohol as the Carménère in this line, Concha y Toro’s Marquis...
Carménère, a grape once mistaken for Merlot in Chile, often displays an alluring, slightly herbal component. A hint of that character peeks through the...
Wines from Rioja are typically classified by the amount of aging before release. (I say typically, because some producers are now labeling their Rioja...
Despite rising prices for wine world-wide, Spain, even prestigious areas such as Rioja, still remains a source for terrific bargains. Take this one, for...
The Verdejo grape is most known in Rueda appellation of north-central Spain. It is a white that provides a delicious tasting experience. The 2020...
The estate was established by Francisco Unduarrga Vicuña in 1885. In 2006 Alfonso Undurraga Mackenna began planting grapes on the property’s rocky slopes at...
I’ve seen this blend increasing in popularity over the last few years — especially from U.S. wineries. I am glad to see Williamsburg...