Wine Reviews
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The uniqueness of Santa Maria Valley, as a whole, stems from its east-west orientation, instead of the usually north-south orientation of most California valleys. ...
This is a profound expression of the Chenin Blanc grape. It shows the potential of South African terroir for Chenin. Quinta Essentia is a...
Year in and year out, Fontanafredda’s Serralunga d’Alba Barolo is a superb value among Barolos. The Fontanafredda estate was established in 1858 and is...
The 2015 Bordeaux harvest was a universally good one. Most vintners were able to capture an extra dollop of ripeness while retaining balance in...
This vintage from the Angel Camp Vineyard in the cool Anderson Valley is brimming with fruit, showing notes of wild strawberry and black...
This is your basic Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, from the Dutton Ranch, that is priced considerably below some of the winery’s more exotic offerings. And...
This Sauvignon Blanc is a steely, grassy expression that begins with an attractive nose of flowers and sweet lemon, giving way to stony...
You may not look to Tuscany for Chardonnay, but here’s a sample of what the grape can do in the region. It’s dry in...
One of a small handful of benchmark producers of the variety brings us another solid vintage — their 40th harvest, in fact. Some Semillon...
This is a fabulous Mourvedre from a cooler climate, lending bold blueberry fruit to the nose of black cherry, pepper and tar. All of...
A complex, layered expression, featuring black cherry, sage, damp earth and a touch of pepper in the aroma profile. The palate follows suit, with...
This wine is a find for fans of a tart, cranberry driven style of Pinot Noir, with popping acidity, soft wood spice and...