Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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July 30, 2019
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A Chardonnay that is both elegant and effusive, Cuvée Anne offers a hint of floral essence in the aroma followed by juicy peach and...
Robert Whitley
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July 30, 2019
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Among the many things the Duckhorn team excels at, its Sauvignon Blanc is one of my longtime favorites. It’s one of the most complex...
Michael Franz
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July 23, 2019
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Terrific wine made from 65 year-old vines, with just exactly the right kiss of oak. This sees eight months in French barrels, with the...
Michael Franz
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July 23, 2019
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This wine shows more rusticity than most bottlings of Bobal, but that’s a side worth seeing. The texture is a bit more grainy and...
Michael Franz
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July 23, 2019
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This un-oaked rendition of Bobal shows just how good this variety can be, even without any winemaking enhancements. Open fruit flavors show both red...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 23, 2019
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For lovers of soul-satisfying big wines, French Bar is a must-try. With its robust color, intense berry and black cherry flavors along with pleasantly...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 23, 2019
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With its notes of mature red fruits enhanced by touches of oak spice, chocolate and vanilla, the palate is broad and pleasing. Soft tannins...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2019
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A deep nose of cherry and raspberry invites further exploration here, with nuanced dry earth notes joining in the second layer. The palate is...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2019
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A bruiser that’s leaning hard into the meaty side of the variety, with a huge backbone, brown spice, oak char and dark side fruit. ...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2019
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An exotic tropical nose greets you at the glass, and is well delivered on the palate as a mix of pineapple, melon and a...
Wayne Belding
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July 23, 2019
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Malagouzia is an aromatic and full-bodied white grown mostly northern Greece. Alpha Estate is a top producer in Amyndeon and particularly in the Florina...
Wayne Belding
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July 23, 2019
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Chambourcin is a promising grape variety that is planted mostly in the central and eastern United States. The grape is a complex hybrid developed...