Wine Reviews
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This is Zinfandel for those who like a touch of briary sweetness, but still desire balance of acidity and tannins. There’s a fair amount...
For as ripe as the fruit is in this lusty Zinfandel, it’s quite balanced, with zesty citric acidity propping up brambly fruit and bold...
Attilio Ghisolfi’s “Bussia, Bricco Visette" is a bold, rustic style Barolo that you can actually enjoy near term if desired. That said, it...
I’ve been watching this producer for a few vintages now, and I find the house style to be one that I keep coming back...
Paolo Manzone is a top producer of Barolo who happens to fly under most peoples’ radar. This Barolo, from the Meriame cru in Serralunga,...
Ermanno Costa is a small 17-acre winery that bottles only estate wine from their plots of Chardonnay, Arneis, Barbera, Brachetto, and Nebbiolo. Their 2020...
Bolgheri is a relatively young yet prominent Italian appellation located on the Tuscan coast and is known for age-worthy wines that express terroir. While...
This project keeps turning out the hits, and I hear that the lineup is about to expand. This glass just makes me salivate all...
This is a big wine with a rustic backbone that works to its benefit. The chalky tannins give the blackberry and blueberry fruit a...
Unsurprisingly, given the stature of the producer, this wine manages a presence without being powerful or in your face. Its unusual blend, Cabernet Sauvignon,...
From its typical medium red color, this is a solid, beautiful example of Grenache. It opens with a combination of dried cherry and blackberry...
With so many solid, pleasant drinking Malbecs available for under $25, anything above that price point has to be exceptional to get my attention. ...