Wine Reviews
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The 2020 L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is a product of the famous Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan. While not as exalted as the Domaine’s...
I realize this may seem like a slightly inflated score, but the wine deserves it. A Valpolicella based on Corvina without the Rondinella, it...
While the Rhône Valley is known for exotic white blends, this is one region where Marsanne particularly stands out, often alone, as it does...
Spottswoode’s wines are striking in their ability to be so approachable and lively in their youth, yet age so gracefully at the same time. ...
Spottswoode’s Lyndenhurst Cabernet, while not cheap, is a relative bargain among high-end Napa Cabernets, coming in at $90. Ripe dark cherry and black berry...
Frog’s Leap’s Shale And Stone Chardonnay is somewhat unique in its winemaking. The wine spends roughly five days in new French oak right after...
An intriguing herbal aromatic grabs my attention here, making me think this might be French. It appears on the palate as well, giving tension...
An intensely fruited nose of pineapple and papaya are very attractive, and lead to a palate that expresses those characteristics well, with bright acidity,...
Another Central Coast zone winner from the 2021 vintage, this time from its more northern reaches at high elevation. You certainly know this marque...
The buzz engulfing Pouilly-Fuissé comes from the well-deserved designation of premier cru vineyards. So, now that distinction will appear on labels. But let’s not...
Appellations within the Mâconnais, like Viré-Clessé, are the place to go to find affordable, or at least more affordable, white Burgundy. Viré and Clessé,...
Sunday brunches are just around the corner and what better to pair with an outdoor seating amongst friends than a Provence Rosé. Domaine du...