Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
A true profile of Napa Valley terroirs, the grapes come from PlumpJack’s other Napa estates – CADE, PlumpJack and Odette. The fruit is very...
I love a wine that is well-made and delicious but falls outside the boundaries of expectations, here a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc that is...
Castello di Gabbiano’s 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva is perhaps a bit more enjoyable than the current, pricier Gran Selezione (2018). This is a good...
Planeta’s 2021 Cometa Fiano is a fantastic example of what this grape is capable of. Rich, refreshing, and complex all at once, this wine,...
You have got to hand it to the team at Duckhorn — they continue to deliver quality at every price point. This Decoy Cabernet...
Here is a Sauvignon Blanc that sneaks up on you like a surprise kiss. The nose is subtle and nettled, but the palate pops...
The wines of Michigan are getting much-deserved attention in recent vintages for more than just Riesling. This is a finely-balanced Pinot Grigio from the...
The 2022 Brengman Brothers Wild Ferment Riesling Trocken is a lovely dry Riesling that will impress you with its combination of pure fruit and...
The 2022 Ken Forrester Old-Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc is a delicious example of South African Chenin. The roots of the Forrester estate stretch back...
The Collio DOC is on the eastern edge of Friuli, bordering Slovenia. The hillside vineyards here have long been known as a source for...
The Santorini Assyrtiko 34 from Artemis Karamolegos Winery provides a delicious introduction to this classic Greek grape. This is a pure and complex white...
This Sauvignon Blanc is from a venerable producer that is still doing it right. Charles Krug’s 2023 Sauvignon is delicious — aromas of lemon,...