Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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January 11, 2022
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There us Vermentino, then there is Lunae Black Label Vermentino. I’ve always loved this wine and the 2020 is no exception. It has everything:...
Rich Cook
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January 11, 2022
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A classic Napa Valley profile of blackberry, cassis, soft dried herbs get gentle handling that allows the fruit to shine in forward fashion. Supple...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 11, 2022
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This Merlot is made from grapes grown in the Napa Valley sub-regions of Carneros, Oak Knoll, Calistoga and Yountville. It displays a dark ruby...
Michael Apstein
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January 11, 2022
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There is no better Italian sparkling wine producer than Ferrari. Their entire line-up is Metodo Classico, that is, made with a secondary fermentation performed...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 4, 2022
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A cooperative winery founded in 1959, Vinchio-Vaglio is named for two small towns in Piedmont’s Asti region. The vineyards are perched on steep slopes...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 4, 2022
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This generous red wine from Virginia is full of berry, plum and other dark fruit flavors. Having been aged 15 months in 40% new...
Norm Roby
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January 4, 2022
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A widely available wine, the recent vintage is now 100% Verdejo and organic. If you are looking for a bargain wine that pairs well...
Norm Roby
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January 4, 2022
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Recently developed as winter hardy by the University of Minnesota, Frontenac Gris is grown in this estate vineyard alongside Frontenac, a red hybrid that...
Norm Roby
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January 4, 2022
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Marquette is the name of a red hybrid grown on their 15 acre vineyard by Cindy and Roger Grossman. One of 8 hybrids they...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 4, 2022
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This is a beautiful, seamless Shiraz with a dark ruby color and aromas of blackberries, blueberries and black cherries with hints of black olives...
Michael Franz
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January 4, 2022
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Pinot Grigio that costs $25 but then tastes like it is worth significantly more money is, quite frankly, inconceivable to most wine consumers. They...
Michael Franz
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January 4, 2022
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This wine has been a personal favorite going back to at least the 2006 vintage, and the 2017 release continues a proud tradition. A...