Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Amarone, by type, is a big wine because regulations require that it be made from partially dehydrated grapes. Its power comes from the concentration...
First, please note that this decade-old wine is the current release. Secondly, if you read the label and note its 15 percent stated-alcohol, you...
Sonoma-Cutrer, a leading Sonoma producer, bottles a bevy of Pinot Noirs. This, their “entry level” offering, is a good example of Russian River Pinot...
Guigal, an undisputed leader in the Rhône, shows his considerable talents with this white wine from what is best known for its reds. White...
I really appreciate this brand’s continued effort to deliver quality Shiraz at several price points. This new artist series line adds another layer to...
Verdejo is another grape variety that is thankfully making some inroads with importers. This example is creamy and crisp, with lemon crème and...
The unusual “1-3-8” designation refers to one wine from three grape varieties grown in Block #8, which makes this a field blend as well...
The gauntlet has been thrown down: Find a better Pinot Noir at this price, and the duel is yours. It’s got a touch of...
Optio is a new producer to me, and one to watch based on this big Petite Sirah. Layers of black and blue berries ride...
This wine is a great example of a down the middle Monterey Pinot Noir. It shows cherry, rhubarb, soft oak toast and cinnamon spice,...
This wine has been slowly dialed back from its original bombastic style, and I for one applaud the choice. Fear not – there’s still...
I love the extraction on this wine – it seems to get everything out of a not-too-ripe picking choice. It shows tart cherry, rhubarb,...