Wine Reviews
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Beginning as a mission making sacramental wine, Santo Tomas eventually evolved into Baja’s first commercial winery opening in 1888. Its winemaking premise is located...
Although Chilean Carmenère didn’t follow the wildly successful path of Argentinian Malbec, Tarapaca continues to fine tune its efforts. One of the oldest Chilean...
A relative newcomer in Rioja producing its first wines in 1998, Altanza now relies on its 220 hectare estate vineyards. The roster has expanded...
El Grifo, founded in 1775, is the oldest winery on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The grape variety Vijariego (pronounced, "vee...
Flavors of juicy black and red cherries mingle with notes of vanilla and a touch of smoke. It is medium bodied with crisp acidity...
This charming wine was my introduction to the dramatic island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. It has a bright, light yellow color and...
This Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir shows just how well this finicky grape does in California. It also shines a light on the Gap’s Crown,...
Carlos Serres, owned by the Vivanco family, is a century-old winery that preserves its founder’s historical and traditional heritage. This Tempranillo, with a splash...
Savoring the pure and vibrant style of great Riesling is one of life’s most wonderful pleasures for wine lovers. The Künstler Estate has hit...
This is a dry red from the Alentejano – a warm and dry region that encompasses most of southern Portugal. It is an amazingly...
The 2018 Latour-Martillac Blanc is emblematic of the richness and complexity that can be found in 2018 Pessac-Léognan whites. Latour-Martillac whites benefit from some...
There’s some nice oak influence in this wine — it’s not at all overdone, riding seamlessly alongside black cherry, rhubarb and brown spice flavors. ...