Wine Reviews
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Dot Wine is a limited production family winery specializing in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Lise Asimont and Shawn Phillips launched the project. They...
Portugal’s Douro Valley, once known exclusively for Port, is, increasingly, home to dry, non-fortified wines. Symington Family Estate, one of the top Port producers,...
It always amazes me, though it shouldn’t, how different Tempranillo is when planted in Ribera del Duero compared to Rioja. This one conveys a...
It should come as no surprise that Gambal-Work’s Chardonnay should be outstanding, considering the beauty of Alex Gambal’s white Burgundies. This tightly wound one...
The darker, more mineral profile of Gambal-Work’s Bentrock Pinot Noir is reminiscent of a Burgundy from the Côtes de Nuits. It has the same...
This is a great value Merlot made from organically grown grapes that boasts concentrated blackberry, blueberry flavors spiked with a bit of dried herbs...
In Gigondas, you will find some of the most full-bodied Grenache-dominant wines in all of France. This 70-30 blend of Grenache and Syrah from...
If you love coastal white wine and have yet to explore Rias Baixas (located on the southwestern coast of Galicia, Spain), it is time...
An easy going style of Chardonnay, with a plush texture that carries apple, pear and nut flavors over bright acidity. It’s balanced, food friendly...
Funky! I appreciate the balance of dry/damp earth and black cherry fruit notes here, and they hold together through the long finish where a...
This wine says richness from the initial nosing to the long finish. Notes of lemon creme, apple are graced by moderate oak toast and...
This rich yet balanced Pinot Noir shows aromas and flavors of lively black cherry, moderate oak toast and a little stemmy note that adds...