Wine Reviews
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A linear wine, with fruit and spice plus a dash of vanilla, this Tempranillo’s reasonable price and easy-to-open screw-cap make it especially attractive. It’s...
A blend of Touriga Nacional (40%) and equal parts Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca, this is a deeply-flavored yet quite sophisticated red, with excellent...
Taut and linear, with echoes of slate and stone lurking beneath its crisp apple-scented fruit, this is a fine example of a relatively obscure...
Domaine Sigalas’ Santorini Assyrtiko is a consistently superb white that ages beautifully but provides a delicious tasting experience even in its youth. The 2017...
Nals Margreid is a cooperative winery in the Trentino – Alto Adige region. It was formed in 1985 by the merger of two smaller...
A review of first-rate Bordeaux from… 2010? You could wonder whether this review belongs in WRO’s new section on, “Wines from the Cellar” rather...
Paraduxx made their name on blending Zinfandel with Cabernet, but this wine is going to make a whole different name for the brand. A...
If you’re still unreasonably part of the “anything but Merlot” crowd, do yourself a favor and check out Duckhorn’s line of excellent examples. This...
There’s plenty going on in the broad-shouldered Pinot Noir. Savory leafy elements and spice complement and offset the ripe black fruit notes. Suave supple...
This is a budget friendly Merlot that will please many a red wine drinker as a fine cocktail or beef accompaniment. Solid varietal character,...
Chevalier du Chateau Lagrezette is a bold and beautifully textured wine with concentrated blue and black berry flavors dominating the palate. Small amounts of...
Napa Valley merlot typically takes a back seat to cabernet sauvignon, though in the right hands it represents tremendous value. Grgich, best known for...