Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
This ruby red wine has a medium body and clean, enjoyable fruit flavors. Light touches of oak spice and a suggestion of vanilla add...
The Teece family, the owners of Mt. Beautiful, a top New Zealand Pinot Noir producer, have produced a lighter and more delicate style of...
Susana Balbo has fashioned a captivating ying-yang of a white wine. Floral and seductively aromatic, it delivers a hint of sweetness that is balanced...
Kendall-Jackson’s Jackson Estate bottling is a giant step up from their other Cabernet Sauvignon offerings, presumably because it comes from a more rigorous selection...
Don’t let the lack of an upscale appellation deter you from this sensational Sauvignon Blanc. Although legally it must be labeled as California because...
Since their founding, Mt. Beautiful has always focused on making high-quality Pinot Noir. The 2015 vintage was the first time they have produced a...
Here’s yet another example of why Rioja can be such a treasure trove of value-paced wines. Viña Eguía’s Reserva, made entirely from Tempranillo, provides...
Tenuta Carretta owns a small piece of Cannubi, arguably Barolo’s most famous vineyard. A youthful Barolo, it delivers a haunting combination of floral elements...
Solid Chardonnay for fans of dry style and smoky oak accents. Bright Meyer lemon, mango and papaya fruit aromas balance the oak toast nicely,...
One of a small handful of varietal bottlings produced domestically, this wine shows that there should be more of them, with its attractive nose...
I’ve been a fan of Charles Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc for years — from the days when a large portion of it went into neighbor...
A dynamic, energetic wine that would serve as the best of house at most wineries is the entry level Cabernet at Spottswoode, and once...