Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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September 14, 2021
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Fratelli Barale’s history dates back to 1870, and the current owner is the great-grandson of the founder. Sergio Barale and daughters Eleonora and Gloria...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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Sauvignon Musqué takes the lead in this bottling, and it adds a ripe pineapple aroma and flavor to Sauvignon Blanc’s typical profile in this...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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Sauvignon Blanc can be highly complex, and expert blending of different lots can make for a wine with depth and richness. The nose is...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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Turnbull’s “Josephine” Sauvignon Blanc is definitely worth a splurge when you want regional character instead of whatever the latest style trend might be. This...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc from Ardus is a completely different wine than the previous vintage, but also quite delicious in its own right. Melon,...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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If I poured you this wine blind and asked you to tell me where it was from, I imagine Arizona wouldn’t be the first...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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The folks at Aridus are making some strides with their high elevation vineyard management as evidenced by this tasty Graciano. If you are a...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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This Malbec is sourced from high elevation vineyards near Dening, New Mexico. It shows good fruit concentration, a savory pepper note and proper grip...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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One of the things I look for in wines from a newer region that are labeled as a single variety is that they can...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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Strawberry, cherry and rhubarb pie aromas are quite attractive at the rim of this glass, and the palate delivers on the promise, with a...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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Here is yet another winner from Emeritus’ estate vineyards. Their Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir leads with tart cherry and cranberry fruit, cinnamon and soft...
Michael Apstein
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September 14, 2021
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Despite its northern location and frigid winters, the Finger Lakes region of New York State is well suited for Riesling and other European grape...