Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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March 15, 2022
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This Mencía from Ribeira Sacra (“Sacred Banks”) in Galicia offers great aromatic complexity with enticing mineral, balsamic, and raspberry notes. It is concentrated and...
Rich Cook
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March 15, 2022
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Zinfandel in the bold style is a true art form — it’s difficult to find a balance between ripe fruit, oak influence, acidity and...
Rich Cook
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March 15, 2022
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An unusual blend that works well thanks to savory Syrah character that gets an elegant fruit boost from Petite Verdot. It starts out with...
Rich Cook
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March 15, 2022
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Here is a Bordeaux variety blend that punches in California style. It’s a huge, ripe expression that isn’t at all shy on oak spice,...
Rich Cook
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March 15, 2022
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From a winery that prefers to see what is possible rather than try to make things that fit some sort of preconceived notion comes...
Wayne Belding
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March 15, 2022
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La Vieille Ferme Blanc is perennially one of the best white wine values in the market. The Perrin Family of Château de Beaucastel in...
Wayne Belding
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March 15, 2022
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Dr. Konstantin Frank was the pioneer of Finger Lakes Riesling. His steadfast efforts in the 1950s proved that vitis vinifera vines could survive, even...
Michael Apstein
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March 15, 2022
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Italy produces roughly 40 percent of all Pinot Grigio even though that grape is not native variety to that country, according to Daniele Cernilli,...
Michael Apstein
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March 15, 2022
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La Casaccia, a family-run winery with 20 acres of vines, has always been ahead of the curve. They started farming organically two decades ago,...
Michael Apstein
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March 15, 2022
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Lugana, a DOC on the southern shore of Lake Garda in Northern Italy, is a name to remember for white wines. The primary grape...
Michael Apstein
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March 15, 2022
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This family-owned firm makes a range of Barolo from four of the important vineyards or cru in the DOCG and this one, made from...
Vince Simmon
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March 8, 2022
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Spring has sprung in California and this about-to-hit-the-market sparkling Rosé is perfect for the season. Iron Horse is well known for their high quality,...