Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Fontodi, one of the great names in Chianti Classico, is located in the heart of that region, in what’s known as the Conca d’Oro...
This big red blend is highlighted by ripe (not sweet) blackberry and dark cherry elements along with a lick of vanilla, forward oak flavors...
Still the domestic Riesling naysayers won’t come around — but they might be coaxed by this floral off dry example. Zippy acidity carries apricot...
A great value in a big red Pinot Noir where red fruit rules the day, joined by notes of vanilla, dry earth minerality and...
Delicious red cherry fruit holds center stage in this wine’s performance, but that isn’t the only note, as subtle savory, spicy accents provide an...
A very solid port in an LBV style, with bright berry pie aromas and flavors that are balanced by well selected fortificant that keeps...
A new producer to me, and one whom I look forward to diving into the rest of the lineup. This Nebbiolo could easily be...
A well-knit blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Franc that shows a taut structure, tart cherry fruit and generous oak toast that tips it...
Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier blend beautifully here, with a crisp stone fruit mix joined by soft spice and moderate viscosity, allowing for a clean...
An easy drinking Chardonnay at a great price that delivers Sonoma in a glass. Sunny apple and peach, with soft spice and a long...
A deep honeyed nose leads to a viscous palate of stone fruit with honey accents and a long, crisp finish that gets the acidity...
Another player heard from in the Umpqua Valley Grüner Veltliner arena, and it’s another good one. I’m going to start calling this region Austria...