Wine Reviews
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A Rhône style blend that this year is Syrah forward, but wisely designated with a proprietary name thanks to ten percent Grenache and 6%...
An interesting Merlot influenced in a big way by the inclusion of 12% Petite Sirah, which takes it into the savory zone with a...
Another great Pinot Noir from winemaker Nate Klostermann, this time focused on the earthy side of the varietal spectrum. Dry field, strawberry, cherry and...
Though noted for planting the first Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand’s Marlborough region, this wine shows the potential of the country’s other celebrated grape,...
This wine has a lot going for it: Impressive concentration, complex aromas and flavors, a high ratio of quality to price, and an excellent...
This bottle is an entirely convincing corrective for anyone who doesn’t believe that Pinotage can make great wine. Sourced from a 1955 planting that...
This exceptionally complex and delicious wine shows just enough fleshiness to satisfy lovers of full-flavored Pinot Noir while still retaining this great variety’s signature...
This unusual wine may not suit the preferences of every lover of New World Pinot Noir, so I’ll speak only for myself: It is...
Extreme elegance in this lovely Rhone blend from genius winemaker Neil Collins. Each year, he manages to get the most out of Paso’s westside...
This is a fine value in a Portuguese blend, with deep black fruit, tar and brown spice aromas and flavors. Attractively bright acidity...
This is a BIG Chardonnay! Now, those are words I don’t often write, because I usually don’t care for Chardonnay with this much weight. ...
This is a fine expression of the best elements of Anderson Valley — cool climate acidity and bright cherry fruit. Fall spice and a...