Wine Reviews
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This is an admirably stylish Sauvignon Blanc from California that stays true to the natural ripeness provided by growing conditions in the Golden State…while...
Full disclosure: I’ve had so many bad experiences with perfumy, low-acid, flaccid bottles of Gewurztraminer that I wouldn’t ordinarily walk across the street to...
This compellingly delicious wine easily justifies its price…and then some. Displaying deep color as well as expressive aromatics, deep flavors, balanced wood and energetic...
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this very successfully balances inviting fruitiness with structural seriousness. That is to say, the wine...
A lively, spicy Mataro from the land of Shiraz. It’s beautifully ripe, with deep blackberry, tar and spice aromas and flavors that fill the...
A bold yet refined expression, with a place for everything and everything in its place. Blackberry, plum, pepper, tar and spice get a nice...
I’ve been following this wine for a few vintages now, and it never ceases to impress. The 2017 continues the string with deep fruit...
An excellent rendition of South African Chenin Blanc, this shows the remarkable value and versatility being offered in this category these days. Both the...
Aglianico is the single greatest variety of the south of Italy, producing wines of exceptional longevity and complexity especially in Campania’s Taurasi DOCG. This...
This fresh, fruity, mineral-tinged Riesling is so much better than most $11 wines from around the world that if it came to a fight,...
This delicious, versatile blend is comprised of 40% Merlot, 39% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec. Deeply pigmented for a...
This wine is packed with power, yet it never seems over-ripe or overwhelming, which is an impressive accomplishment in this weight class. Eucalyptus notes...