Wine Reviews
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Cartizze is actually a separate DOCG from the other wines made in the region, widely described locally as the area’s “Grand Cru.” Very steep,...
Cherry, raspberry, sage and lively oak spice entice on the nose, and the palate delivers bold Riserva style, with a long finish where the...
Alternative packaging. Say what you will, there’s a ton of non-glass options out there in the wine world, and while results are mixed, there...
“I am her” is a phrase often spoken by winemaker Amy Butler in the tasting room when people come in wanting the name of...
Torrontes is known as “The Liar” in its native land for its wildly sweet floral and ripe stonefruit aroma profile followed by a dry,...
A red, fruit-focused expression that adds soft oak toast, fall spice and mild dried herbs to the aroma and flavor profiles. Supple tannins carry...
Black cherry, fall spice, mild vanilla and a touch of stem character fill out the aroma profile and translate well on the softly textured...
Much of the fruit (Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah) in this ever-so-tasty wine come from young vines at Beaucastel. Red fruits, including cherry and plum,...
Obviously, there’s a lot of verbiage in the way this wine is formally designated, but the key term for those who don’t yet know...
Sommariva’s American importer, Kermit Lynch, doesn’t bring this wine in to the USA at the moment, so prepare yourself for a search that could...
A structured but generous Merlot, with forward blackberry, cassis and oak toast aromas and flavors that ride a full bodied, well integrated palate through...
With its full, fleshy texture and ripe red fruits caressing the taste buds, this is an irresistible California Pinot Noir. Earthy, woodsy notes led...