Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
This dark, inky red from Spain’s Ribera del Duero is as dense and rich as it looks. The Vina Viejas (Old Vines) are more...
Howell Mountain is a great area for Cabernet Sauvignon that shows both power and elegance when hanlded correctly, as in the case of this...
A lot of Cabernet drinkers — and some wine writers, for that matter — don’t like the green tones often present when the grape...
Showing complex aromas of red and black fruits, this latest reserve from Rodney Strong combines power and elegance, making for an impressive Cabernet that...
A favorite Pinot Noir Producer of mine strikes again with a wine from Marin County — not the first county I think of when...
Floral and smooth, this traditional Cote Rotie-style blend of Syrah and Viognier provides further evidence that Limerick Lane has a deft touch with the...
Vigneti Le Monde makes a delicious and affordable rendition of Pinot Bianco. Their 2016 bottling offers a rare combination of power, depth and elegance. ...
Barone Pizzini estate is a consistent, top quality Franciacorta producer. They have created a truly exceptional bubbly once more with the 2013 Brut Natura. ...
The 2014 Planeta Santa Cecilia Noto is a bold and powerful red from Sicily. It shows the extra dimension that fine Nero d’Avola grapes...
I was duly impressed with the winery’s Chardonnay from this vineyard, and the Pinot Noir completes the Burgundian exacta with intense aromas and flavors...
Charles Smith Wines is now owned by the massive Constellation Brands conglomerate. Some of the wines may not be as idiosyncratic as they were...
Another winner from winemaker Tim Slater from a locale you may not be aware of. Bright acidity carries lively lemon and baked apple flavors,...