Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
It should come as no surprise that Michel Chapoutier, one of the star producers in the Rhône Valley, can make lip-smacking, good wine...
Syrah is a Janus-like wine, showing a plummy side when the grape is grown in warmer climes and peppery notes when those same grapes...
A skin contact rendition of Pinot Gris, with 24 hours of contact to extract additional aroma and flavor compounds, and it’s well executed, with...
Showing layered dark fruits and a seductive note of wood spice, the Migration Pinot Noir from the cool part of Santa Barbara County is...
This is the sort of Verdejo to make converts among those who’ve never experienced an excellent rendition of this variety from Rueda. Very overtly...
This wine is still a bit tight immediately upon opening, but that’s not surprising in light of the fact the fruit was picked less...
Franciacorta is arguably Italy’s finest sparkling wine. The Majolini Estate is located in the small village of Ome, in the eastern reaches of the...
Lagrein is a grape grown mostly in the Trentino / Alto Adige region of northern Italy. Its best renditions are sought after by lovers...
Just as there are comfort foods there are also comfort wines, and this Shooting Star offering from Jed Steele is one of them. It’s...
There’s a reason why Rhône Valley Syrah and Grenache grapes are so often partnered together. With its relatively smaller berries Syrah contributes dominant dark...
This Aussie-style red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has California written all over it, specifically the Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain. It’s sheer power,...
This is a big wine in every sense, including the price, the amount of alcohol (14.5%), the excessive weight of the bottle, and —...