Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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As fresh as a whiff of blossom-scented mountain air, this bright wine charms the senses with its delicate nuances of pink grapefruit and juicy...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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The aromatic introduction to this appealing Viognier is both citrusy and floral. The wine’s texture shows some of Viognier’s classic weight and viscosity as...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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Deep color and rich, dense concentration of flavor are notable features in this big red wine. Hints of eucalyptus and sage in the aroma,...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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This Merlot from the Pacific Northwest is loaded with ripe blueberry flavors. Nicely structured, the wine offers hints of spice and chocolate, and aromatic...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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This appetizing blend of Grenache and Syrah has fully developed aromas and flavors suggesting red fruits such as cherries lightly seasoned with licorice and...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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They say confession is good for the soul, so here goes: I’m guilty of thinking that Rosso di Montalcino is both over-rated and over-priced,...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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Nuanced and elegant, this is such a refined Barolo that it seems almost uncanny in relation to the character of the big wines of...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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Although this is an indisputably delicious bottle of wine that nobody could fail to enjoy, it is still recommended for open-minded consumers. The reason...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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There’s no need to yell. I can hear you loud and clear: “92 Points for Bourgogne Blanc?” Damned straight…93 points, and if I’m off,...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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This famous Rioja bodega has been turning out excellent Albariño under this proprietary label for several years now, and the 2017 is certainly no...
Robert Whitley
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June 25, 2019
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Showing dense layers of blackberry and black currant fruit with a touch of oak vanillin and anise, this is another Cabernet Sauvignon gem from...
Robert Whitley
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June 25, 2019
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Rodney Strong has always represented value, consistently producing wines that punch above their weight, and the 2016 Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir is...