Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
The line-up of five 2016 Pinot Noirs from Merry Edwards is her best ever, in my opinion. The five include this one from the...
The name, L’Altra Anima, translates literally as “other soul,” presumably in reference to Barbera being the “other” major grape of Piedmont. It has the...
This lovely Crozes shows very expressive aromas of violets and dark berry fruit, along with a savory note recalling cured charcuterie that carries through...
Basilicata, the mountainous, largely isolated instep of the Italian boot, has been named Europe’s cultural capital for 2019. Don’t expect too may tourists. It’s...
The best wines from Alto Adige are crisp, bright, and white, marked by mineral-like accents, taut acidity, and refreshing citrus and tart apple flavors. ...
Less overtly fruity and not as soft as many, this Malbec has plenty of stuffing — deep flavors and firm tannins. Not really a...
The Falanghina grape is most known in southern Italy’s Campania region. It is a white that provides a delicious tasting experience. The 2017 vintage...
The Finger Lakes of upstate New York are becoming better known as a great source of high quality Rieslings and this wine shows why. ...
A vibrant, cherry forward nose with balanced notes of dry earth minerality and brown spice. This is currently fairly oak spice forward on the...
Steve MacRostie strikes again with this macro AVA bottling, which includes sources like Bacigalupi, Dutton and so forth. A better name might be “All...
A favorite Syrah maker of mine strikes again with a cool climate vibe Syrah at a nice price. Black and blue berries, bright white...
The wines from Saint-Véran, a small appellation surrounding its more famous cousin, Pouilly-Fuissé, can offer exceptional value, especially when produced by someone like Drouhin. ...