Wine Reviews
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I just wrote “approachable and age worthy” about another Concannon Petite Sirah — something that’s clearly ingrained in the winemaking methodology. Fresh citrus character...
This line is going places under the deft hand of James Ewart, who keeps turning out great value wines. The 2015 "337" Cabernet shows...
Shiraz from the Clare Valley is generally quite different from Shiraz made in the nearby Barossa Valley. More elegant and a bit lighter in...
This vintage of Rodney Strong’s standard Sonoma County Chardonnay is yet another in a long line of beautifully balanced Chards from this venerable...
DeLoach built its reputation on creamy Chardonnay more than three decades ago. Now part of the Boisset Collection of California wineries, DeLoach still...
It’s a show of bravery to attempt Fiano in California because it hasn’t been tried successfully very often. Oak Farm pulls it off,...
It’s great to have a Chianti of this caliber in such wide distribution domestically — you should have no trouble locating a bottle. That...
I love this wine! It’s a testament to what can be done with a hybrid grape when you get the sugar level just right. ...
This Sauvignon Blanc is stony and bright, with melon, lemon, lime and a dash of residual sugar that rounds things out without sweetening too...
Jeff Runquist excels with grape varieties that are a little off the beaten path. Petite Sirah can be a challenge because of its...
Yellow Tail always delivers a Shiraz that is enjoyable and delicious for a modest price. The 2017 Shiraz has a peppery nose, pretty...
V. Sattui has cracked the code on dessert wine, producing a late harvest white that would rival the finest dessert wines of France...