Wine Reviews
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Fresh and clean, the 2017 Scheid estate Chardonnay shows fresh, pure notes of apple and pear with minimal influence from oak barrels. Lean at...
People who think Barbaresco is a lighter version of Barolo will change their opinion after trying this wine. A burly and broad-shouldered Barbaresco from...
Tenuta Marsiliana is Principe Corsini’s estate in the Maremma area of Tuscany. They refer to this wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and...
With the introduction of Gran Selezione several years ago, Chianti Classico has a quality pyramid with annata (regular or standard bottling) at the bottom,...
Principe Corsini’s 2015 Chianti Classico exemplifies why Chianti Classico in general is so popular. Bright and fresh, it delivers the ideal combination of red...
Sublimely subtle Chardonnay from down under, which reminds me that this grape from this region tends to be undervalued north of the equator. Maybe...
The full throttle end of the Pinot Noir spectrum, with concentrated black cherry, currants and fall spice in both aroma and flavor profiles. ...
The Grognuz family has been making this wine since the very early 1980s, and the 2011 rendition won a competition in Sion for the...
This lithe Pinot Noir gets points for delicacy… and should arguably get even more of them than I’ve given, but will prove a bit...
Yet another wonderful Cornalin, this raises the question of why there isn’t more of this planted in similar sites with comparable elevation and climate. ...
This was aged in large barrels, with wonderful balance between the expressive, sweetly fruity flavors and the acidity and tannin needed to provide freshness...
My first impression of this fruity wine was that it was like Beaujolais with—sonically speaking–the bass turned up. And that coinage rang true to...