Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Vince Simmon
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August 6, 2024
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This is Iron Horse’s Flagship Sparkling wine — sold in a magnum bottle in this instance — from a renowned Sonoma producer that focuses...
Norm Roby
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August 6, 2024
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While many GSM blends are made for current enjoyment, this limited production (100 case) gem rises above the crowd. The blend consists of 39%...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 6, 2024
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My first tasting note was, “Electric!” This has a golden-yellow color and is brimming with concentrated aromas and flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, and Meyer...
Norm Roby
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August 6, 2024
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Made predominantly from the coolest blocks within the family’s estate vineyard, this 2023 also benefited from the relatively cool growing season. The Sauvignon Blanc...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 6, 2024
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Riesling wines from the Clare Valley in South Australia are usually bone dry. Jeffrey Grosset’s Riesling from the Alea Vineyard is a bit of...
Norm Roby
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August 6, 2024
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Founded in 2013, Rocky Pond now has 100 acres under vine in two district locations in the Columbia Valley. From its three tasting rooms,...
Vince Simmon
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August 6, 2024
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Rosé has become a wine of choice for picnics, brunch, and is a refreshing drink after any long day. Château Berne’s Romance Rosé hits...
Vince Simmon
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August 6, 2024
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G.D. Vajra may be best known for their Barolos but, for a fraction of the price, their Langhe Nebbiolo is a strong choice on...
Michael Franz
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August 6, 2024
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This wine from the 2016 vintage put this producer front and center on my radar screen, and I was delighted to taste this vintage...
Rich Cook
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August 6, 2024
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I don’t know who the Bronson Bros. are, but I can assure you that you and your “bros” will enjoy this hearty wine from...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2024
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Jean Claude Berrouet, the former winemaker at Château Pétrus and other Moueix estates, consults at Tapiz, another Patricia Ortiz property. Berrouet’s hallmark style —...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2024
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Sometimes just smelling a wine lets you know how great it will be. This is such a wine. Jean Claude Berrouet, who made over...