Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
The Finger Lakes of upstate New York, and Seneca Lake in particular, are becoming better known as a great source of high quality Rieslings. ...
Move over Finger Lakes. Here is a terrific Riesling from Long Island. It delivers a masterful blend of delicate fruitiness — think subtle peaches...
Coteaux Bourguignons, a relatively new appellation in Burgundy, has few rules, allowing growers broad latitude. They can blend Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Beaujolais’s Gamay,...
Yes, some Beaujolais is white. And it’s worth looking for because it frequently delivers great value. As white Burgundies, even from the Mâconnais, rise...
No need to wait on this approachable Petite Sirah to come around – it’s ready to go right now, and will take a little...
This is a boisterous, rustic Cabernet that fits the Foothills profile perfectly. Full-throttle black fruit gets a bit of pepper and a bit of...
Thankfully, I’m starting to see more Grüner Veltliner come across my desk. This fine example shows classic green bean aromas and flavors with notes...
Lively apple and pear aromas get the ball rolling here, and they continue on the palate unencumbered by barrel influence. The oak is there,...
Bellisimo is a Beast – in a good way! This bombastic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon has plenty of power, but it’s not...
Always a fine performer, this vintage of River West rides the line between the much loved and much maligned (yes, that’s what I meant...
This is a spicy meatball of a Chardonnay, one that finds balance through ripe fruit that has a tad of sweetness. The varietal markers...
The 2020 vintage of this wine is a bit more forward with its fruit than past vintages I’ve tasted, which have tended toward the...