Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Among the world’s most consistent, ultra-high-value wines, the 2017 rendition of this bottling is especially delicious (as are most South African whites from this...
Pinot Grigio has become so popular that, for many, it is a commodity, as in “I’ll have a glass of Pinot Grigio…” with no...
Pinson, one of my favorite Chablis producers, makes wines, even their village Chablis, that are focused, precise and well-priced. This one, from a lesser...
A new grape variety to me, and no doubt to you as well. Part of the fun of wine is the element of discovery...
Melon and ripe nectarine aromas introduce this rather plush expression, translating well to palate flavors where the ripeness may seem sweet at first, but...
A big, extracted style that succeeds with ripe fruit from what I’d guess are older vines that produce less, but more intense fruit. A...
Atlas Peak is well known for imparting a vibrant tannic structure to Merlot, and Duckhorn uses it to full advantage in this bottling, where...
Once again, this label marries varieties that don’t often play together well to great effect. Howell Mountain’s rustic tannin profile it tamed here, but...
Working with a vineyard long enough that when it comes up for sale you don’t hesitate to purchase it is, well, nice work if...
One of my more useful aroma descriptors for Zinfandel like this is “empty raisin box” — it has that hint of raisin that’s attractive...
Bright raspberry liqueur aromas attract out of the gate, with accompanying spice and citrus zest notes. It all shines on the palate, with a...
Pale gold in color, this California Chardonnay first tickles the taste buds with its heady oak aromas and flavors, along with butter-infused apples and...