Wine Reviews
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An easy to find Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon at an easy price, with good varietal character and a structural boost from a little Petite...
Another winning Sancerre from Domaine Delaporte, the 2016 vintage is typically lean and lively, with good grapefruit, lemon and other citrus flavors. Like...
This is a wine that is all about Southern France. With is dark purple hue, its sensory attributes of fruit, spice and hints of...
Rich with berries and other ripe fruits, plus touches of spice and hints of floral aromatics, the wine is dry and full flavored. ...
An approachable yet structured Cabernet Sauvignon that’s built for the table, with a good grip and forward oak spice joining blackberry, cassis and pepper...
This complex sauvignon blanc is made in a Bordeaux style, showing a balance of richness combined with mouth-watering acidity and a subtle note of...
With notes of plum and black cherry, this is a fruit-driven merlot that’s made to drink now. The tannins are supple and smooth. There’s...
I love the sound — ree-bow-la jala — when ordering this wine. The only problem is the plethora or styles — barrel fermented, orange...
You’re excused if you’ve never heard of the Ribolla Gialla grape, which is unique to the Fruili region in northeastern Italy and adjacent Slovenia. ...
A very tropical presentation, with coconut and vanilla ruling the roost on the nose and in the mouth, where lemon, papaya and apple fade...
This is what I call a “fence-line runner” — it cuts right down the center of the style spectrum. Great acidity props up bright...
Every so often, a wine captures one’s senses with a combination of fruit expression, texture, aromatic and flavor complexity that is truly memorable. The...