Wine Reviews
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“Merlot” and “Muscle” are two terms that many consumers aren’t inclined to consider in tandem, but this is certainly a wine that conjoins the...
This is the single best wine I’ve tasted out of the “Director’s Cut” line from Francis Ford Coppola, with immense power but also excellent...
Crafted from an unusual blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Primitivo (a.k.a. Zinfandel) and 18% Merlot, this offers an interesting mélange of firm black...
I’m not convinced that this shouldn’t have been called “Distinction” rather than “Distraction,” but that isn’t really my call. In any case, this shows...
This is undeniably terrific Sauvignon, and when I write, “undeniably,” I mean that even the most hard-core Sancerre devotees could not fail to acknowledge...
Want a full-bodied white wine to pair with moderately robust foods like salmon or roast chicken, but want something other than Chardonnay? Experience shows...
Ripe and rich and packed with fruit…and just a bit of funk…this is a very satisfying wine for a more-than-reasonable price of $15. A...
Meaty and deeply satisfying, this is a rich rendition of Syrah that offers up expressive aromas and flavors without pushing too hard or losing...
You’d do well to keep this pleasingly tart, highly refreshing Pinot up on your radar. It opens with a faint whiff of woodsmoke and...
The Exalted High Priestess of Zinfandel strikes again with this bold, beautiful wine that I imagine is one of her favorites. Structure, richness, firm...
A brooding, dark side expression of Grenache, made even darker by the addition of 15% Syrah. Blackberry, black cherry, white pepper and a touch...
This is a nicely spiced expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, with clove and cinnamon top notes joining Blackberry and cassis aromas. It’s all there on...