Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
I often find real enjoyment in a winery’s intentionally blended white wine, especially in a dry, refreshing vein such as this example. A floral...
This is a very successful New World rendering of Grüner Veltliner, showing a bit of the white pepper bite associated with its Austrian cousins...
This big, burly red packs a lot of flavor for a $13 wine, with everything revolving around a core of red berry fruit that...
A recent addition to the Zinfandel stable, and it’s a horse worth riding. Cooler climate Zins tend to maintain their pepper character in...
Solid quaffable red wine, with full body, a touch of sweetness and a rich finish that satisfies. A fine grill-side partner, or worthy of...
Currently you’d guess Sonoma Valley to be an unlikely source for Albariño, but I’m guessing not for long after tasting this offering. Spot...
That this producer is still delivering this kind of value since they started me on my wine journey thirty-five years ago is remarkable...
A fine value in a bold, oak spice driven GSM, with plenty of blackberry, blueberry and tarry aromas and flavors that are up to...
I’m a fan of the forward savory qualities in this glass. Meaty, nicely integrated pepper and spice join a mix of black cherry and...
A hat trick for this wine, with top awards at both Monterey International and The Toast of The Coast in 2019 preceding this...
Another repeat top award winner – always a good indicator of true quality. Riesling producers have embraced the sweetness thermometer in labeling, and this...
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of the great wonders of the wine world. It’s always delicious and always inexpensive, and Umani Ronchi is one...