Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
From the reined in side of the Macchia stable. It’s great to have a spectrum of Zins to choose from at a winery that...
A favorite winemaker of mine, and a favorite wine of mine from here extensive portfolio. Carol likes the light bright side of this grape,...
Perhaps better known as a source for Barbera, this vineyard does everything well, including Zinfandel. This iteration is all about the pepper, with what...
The judges loved the Petite Sirah flights, including this tasty wine from a winery that is new to me. A generously fleshy expression, with...
A pulsing, sweet, fruit-driven Petite with powerful pepper and spice that tames the ripe character and makes for a very sexy presentation. Go for...
Blended wines bring life to lots of wine that maybe don’t make the cut to be labeled as their own variety, but in the...
Solid Syrah from south central Oregon, where the variety is getting a toehold. Correct black and blue berry fruit, easy oak spice, supple tannins...
Another spectacular wine from this venerable producer. One of the best Paradiso’s I’ve tasted, with all of the age worthy structure that makes it...
Big peppery Petite Sirah for positioning with peppered pork tenderloin or Santa Maria Style tri tip. Or you could just enjoy the blackberry, raspberry,...
This variety can be quite green in presentation, and this wine has that quality, but it’s quite attractive here, setting the roasted bell pepper...
Another deftly handled wine from winemaker Molly Bohlman, where the rhubarb driven profile is joined by easy fall spice, black cherry, sassafras and light...
The proprietary name couldn’t have been more appropriately chosen here. This is a monster, restrained yet untamed, showing focused clove and anise notes over...