Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
As you’d expect, Merlot from the Duckhorn portfolio is pretty much a can’t-miss proposition, even in this entry level bottling that’s easy to find...
Only 58 of the 6400 acres in Santa Lucia Highlands are planted to Syrah, but you can expect to see more in the near...
With its fruit-forward profile and apparent sweet oak flavors, this moderate weight Cabernet Sauvignon will please many consumers. Supple tannins and ripe plum-like flavors...
This is Brunello at its best. Col d’Orcia, one of the leading producers of Brunello, makes fabulous Riserva…but only in the best years. ...
A lovely expression of Walla Walla Syrah that gets a little push from the addition of 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Mourvedre. Blueberry, orange...
Rosso di Montalcino, made from Sangiovese, the same grape that is required for Brunello di Montalcino, requires and undergoes less aging than Brunello,...
This lies in the glass as dark as a moonless midnight, and on the palate, this fine Petite Sirah offers blue and black berries,...
Made with fruit from vines at least a half-century old, this attention- grabbing Zinfandel delivers a burst of ripe black and red fruit...
A crisp white blend reminiscent of Italian whites like Orvieto, which makes its domestic desert southwest origin all the more remarkable. It’s very dry...
A real value leader among Northern Rhône wines. Saint-Joseph isn’t as well-known as its more high powered neighbors (Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie in particular), but strong...
A pleasantly light side expression of SLH, with red cherry and dry earth notes joined by touches of cola and brown spice. There’s nice...
There’s a lot of Chardonnay made around the world, and now that the big vanilla-butterball style has gone out of fashion, there’s a lot...