Wine Reviews
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This excellent Bussia is dark in both appearance and tone of fruit, yet manages to seem open in terms of flavors and generous in...
In light of the tendency of 2015 to produce big wines and the commune of Serralunga to do the same, this is an admirably...
A blend of the usual Mediterranean grapes, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, and Mourvèdre, this charming wine has more finesse than you might expect from...
Sitting at the base of the Alpilles (little Alps) in Provence, practically adjacent to Les Baux de Provence, the vineyards of Mas de la...
Chenin Blanc can be one of the great white wines of the world. Its problem, similar to Riesling, another spectacular white wine, is...
From an outstanding vintage, the 2015 La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon lives up to expectations. Exhibiting rich black-fruit aromas, this wine is beautifully...
A reasonably priced Pinot Noir for fans of red fruit and lively spice. Cherry, strawberry, rhubarb and layered oak spice dance well together through...
Winemaking legend Dr. Richard Petersen consulted on this wine, and his history in California with Cabernet Sauvignon in particular shows lessons learned here. Balance...
Always the last of the Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon line to be released, a year behind the others, so as to tame the aggressive mountain...
This is a fine cool climate Chardonnay, with a rich midpalate and a bright close thanks to racy acidity. Tart apple, pear, soft oak...
A totally different wine than the 2013, but one worth seeking out nonetheless. My sense is that the fruit was allowed to hang as...
A completely unique expression, one that delivers aromas and flavors of heavily spiced stone fruit and a touch of fortification that serves to warm...