Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Roger Morris
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May 31, 2022
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 In spite of its history of American and Italian ownership, Ornellaia for the past 20 years has had as its director a winemaker with...
Miranda Franco
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May 31, 2022
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 Txakolina (pronounced chock-oh-LEE-nah) always promises a good time.  These fizzy, refreshing, low-alcohol wines are perfect for sipping on sunny afternoons.  Ameztoi, one of the...
Miranda Franco
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May 31, 2022
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 An Albariño with a twist!  This is a skin-contact Albariño with great dimension and a true affinity for summertime.  The bouquet flaunts orange zest,...
Norm Roby
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May 24, 2022
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 Owner, winemaker Kevin Cornell combined fruit from two established vineyards in Yakima, Red Willow and Boushey, to create this remarkable Cabernet Franc.  Making wines...
Norm Roby
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May 24, 2022
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 Dark, concentrated, multi-layered and age worthy, this Napa Cabernet is a great expression of the  estate vineyard which was established 50 years ago.  Aged...
Rebecca Murphy
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May 24, 2022
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 Edward Tyrrell from England established his family’s winery in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales in Australia in 1858.  Today the winery is...
Rebecca Murphy
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May 24, 2022
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 Penfolds has a stated winemaking philosophy of multi-vineyard, multi-regional sourcing.  The grapes for this wine come from different areas of South Australia including Barossa...
Rebecca Murphy
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May 24, 2022
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 The aromas and flavors of rich black cherry, plum, fruit mingling notes of black pepper and sandalwood are intense and concentrated, wrapped in a...
Miranda Franco
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May 24, 2022
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 Robert Foley is one of the renowned and iconic winemakers of Northern California.  He cut his teeth at Pride Mountain Vineyards before moving to...
Miranda Franco
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May 24, 2022
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 South African Chardonnay should be in your regular rotation as a new generation of winemakers and growers are taking it to a new level. ...
Miranda Franco
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May 24, 2022
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 Tinta Miúda, known as the rare Graciano grape in Spain, is not often found in Portugal but persists in Lisboa.  Here it is paired...
Rich Cook
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May 24, 2022
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 This is one of Maquis’ entry level wines, and it does a good job of communicating regional character in an inviting way.  Typical aromas...