Wine Reviews
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From a parcel of the Col del Vent vineyard, the Nodi is Nino Franco’s newest Prosecco. 100 percent Glera, the 2016 is its second...
Intriguing and welcome leafy and herbal nuances, a hallmark of real Merlot, complements the dark fruitiness that otherwise dominates. A hint of chocolate, presumably...
While Jason-Stephens’ Cabernet and Merlot bottlings exhibit savory elements that complement their dark fruitiness, this bottling embraces bold fruitiness. A ripe blend of Cabernet...
Though the focus is firmly on dark fruit flavors, lovely olive-tinged savory notes come through in this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant (76%) Bordeaux-blend. Merlot, Malbec, Petit...
Here is a vintage port that is approachable already and promises to evolve over many years, though I’m inclined not to wait too long...
I went gaga over the 2012 iteration of this wine, and this vintage isn’t far behind. Scents of blackberry pie, fall spice and a...
I enjoyed tasting this bottling side by side with the 2013, and I’m scoring them equivalently, though they are quite different in character. This...
Petite Sirah is a difficult variety to tackle, with producers often overdoing everything. French Bar manages to contain themselves with this one. Weighing in...
This is an aromatic and full-bodied white from northern Greece. Alpha Estate is a top producer in Amyndeon and particularly in the Florina subregion. ...
The 2015 Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is beginning to exhibit some of the complexity of evolving secondary aromas that come with age, showing a...
There are a number of quality appellations in the Novara-Vercelli Hills of the Alto Piemonte. Gattinara, Ghemme, Boca, Fara and Sizzano are all Nebbiolo-based...
In a world replete with Chardonnay wines, Chablis continues to stand out as the world’s most distinctive version of this widely planted grape. Francine...