Wine Reviews
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Jacob’s Creek does a remarkable job for the price. This Chardonnay shows apple and citrus aromas with a touch of wood spice and good...
Moet’s 2009 at nearly ten years of age shows uncommon freshness and richness, with notes of brioche and baked apple, a hint of...
Korbel’s brut zero bubbly, Natural, remains one of the best values in California sparkling wine. This vintage is uber dry, of course, but...
Need a great red to serve to a large crowd on a small budget? This wine always seems to rise to the top...
That’s a spicy meatball! If you’re a fan of bright oak influence, you’ll love this deeply spiced, juicy Cabernet. Cinnamon, clove, and black...
A wine that really shows its appellation, with signature Alexander Valley red fruit and spice. Judicious oak use enhances the spice profile, and...
The Livermore Valley east of San Francisco is an historic but often overlooked California wine appellation. Concannon’s 2015 reserve Cabernet is a fine...
The Olive Hill Vineyard has long been one of the Sonoma Valley’s exceptional sites for Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Helen Turley put this vineyard...
The Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County probably wouldn’t be the first place a person would look for outstanding California Cabernet Sauvignon. ...
No, affordable Bordeaux is not an oxymoron. It does exists and the Pavillon la Tourelle is an excellent example of a superb Bordeaux...
This smoky, earthy Syrah from Paso Robles is perfect for the summer barbecue. Showing notes of ripe blueberry and blackberry, it’s lush and...
This vast appellation that is a catch-all for the wines of southwest France that don’t fit into smaller, more established appellations. Cuvee Joelle...