Wine Reviews
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When opening a Syrah in a clear bottle, you instinctively brace for something unusual. Destinata is the latest addition to the Tooth & Nail...
This Rosso Isola dei Nuraghi was the the Demuro family’s first wine. The 2019 vintage is a blend of 60 percent Carignano, 30 pecent ...
Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache or Garnacha. Cannonau di Sargegna means what it says; the grapes can come from anywhere in Sardinia. ...
Its color is pale yellow, and aromas are of white peach with notes of honeysuckle. Flavors of Rainier cherries and juicy peaches with a...
The Vermentino grape is an Italian native. It is a very important grape on the Italian island of Sardinia, because it is the grape...
I’ve been studying Barolo and Barbaresco more intently than any other wine regions in the world over the past decade, traveling there more than...
White Pinot Noir is not as rare as you might believe. In Oregon, many producers are making excellent examples of white Pinot Noir. White...
Suavia is a classic producer of Soave and is owned and produced by three sisters. Their Soave Classico, composed of 100 percent Garganega grapes,...
I reviewed the 2016 iteration of this delightful Chardonnay back in 2018, and a quick look at my notes shows this 2019 version to...
Insolia is thought to be the oldest grape variety in Sicily, and it’s the principal variety in Marsala wine where its nutty character is...
Carricante is native to Sicily and is thought to have been cultivated there for over a thousand years. It’s a normally big part of...
Monte Xanic has grown into one of the largest wineries in Mexico. It is located on the northern edge of the Valle de Guadalupe...