Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rebecca Murphy
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March 29, 2022
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 This light-bodied Merlot sports a dark ruby color and aromas of black cherry, blackberry jam and vanilla with citrus high notes.  In the mouth,...
Rebecca Murphy
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March 29, 2022
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 “g3" stands for the three generations of the Monson family, who established the company in 1998.  They farm 3500 acres in eastern Washington, 2500...
Roger Morris
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March 29, 2022
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 Cliff Lede’s vineyards lie in the northern part of Stags Leap District, but, unlike most of the area’s wineries which are either located on...
Miranda Franco
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March 29, 2022
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 The 2020 Chardonnay from Thomas T. Thomas Vineyards is yellow-gold in the glass, with aromas of white peach, citrus, crushed chalk, and the lightest...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2022
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 Here’s a lighter, brighter breezier expression of Russian River.  It shows lively mixed red fruit, rhubarb, cola and vanilla oak tones that round off...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2022
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 Monterey may not be your first option when looking for Cabernet, but it has had a presence in the region that predates Pinot Noir. ...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2022
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 This Pinot Noir is a bright and lively expression of Rosella’s Vineyard, one that shows energetic aromas of ripe strawberry, cherry, lemon zest and...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2022
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 Easy to find just about anywhere in the 50 states, this wine from Francis Coppola Diamond Collection is a solid go-to Cabernet that makes...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2022
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 It’s great fun to find great wines when tasting blind, and it’s even more fun to find great inexpensive wines when tasting blind. Classic...
Wayne Belding
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March 29, 2022
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 Carol Shelton is best known for her fine Zinfandels.  The Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel has a degree of finesse that most Zins lack. ...
Wayne Belding
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March 29, 2022
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 Teroldego is a grape most noted in the vineyards of northern Italy.  Vintners in the USA have been experimenting with grape in the limited...
Wayne Belding
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March 29, 2022
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 The Livermore Valley is noted for deep, gravelly soils – a perfect environment for fine Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.  The 2018 Bo Ventura de Caires...