Wine Reviews
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One of the most dependable labels in the business shows itself again as a top performer. Classic varietal aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis,...
Dutcher Crossing flies a little bit under the radar although its wines over the years have always been solid. The 2015 Taylor Reserve...
This red Meritage wine from Spoken Barrel shows uber ripe black-fruit character with generous wood spice and a long, persistent finish. A...
If you’re into Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, you know Cakebread. If you know Napa Valley Chardonnay, you know Cakebread. Napa Valley Syrah? Not...
California Pinot Noir under $20 is hard to find. Good Pinot Noir under $20 is even harder. Edna Valley Vineyard’s 2016 Pinot Noir from...
Mendocino’s Anderson Valley is poised to overtake the Russian River Valley as California’s most successful terroir for the Pinot Noir grape. Examples of stunning...
Eberle has a long, distinguished history with Zinfandel. The 2016 is yet another in a string of successful vintages. Noteworthy about Eberle Zins...
This beauty from the southeast corner of Spain delivers excellent concentration of black fruits, supple tannins that make for a smooth palate, and a...
This second label of Paso Robles’ Castoro Cellars represents excellent value and the 2017 Raywood Vineyards Merlot is a prime example. You won’t find...
Washington’s Columbia Valley has become a hotbed for Merlot and the Columbia Winery is on it. The 2016 vintage offers concentrated aromas of...
Winery founder Gary Eberle was the inspiration for much of the Rhone-centric activity in Paso Robles. He planted the first Syrah grapes in...
Sparkling wine is a relatively new thing for Sonoma-Cutrer, although a logical extension of its expertise with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Grand...