Wine Reviews
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From grapes grown on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains, this very elegant Cabernet Sauvignon expresses flavors of red fruits with a pleasant hint...
An unusual and very delicious wine, Shatter is medium-bodied yet full and lush on the palate thanks to its fruit density. It has soft...
Drum Canyon is a Dierberg family vineyard, and its cool climate and quality farming show in this bottling. Classic Santa Rita Hills earthiness coupled...
Quite convincing, this Petit Verdot shows a compelling combination of open, dark-toned fruit, savory undertones recalling fresh meat and subtle spices, and soft texture...
With good concentration and flavor intensity, this is an attention-grabber, but the tannic grip is gentle, and the wine shows real subtlety too. Unusually,...
A quite complex and detailed wine, this shows both black and red fruit tones, with interesting oak backnotes of toast, spices and light smoke. ...
A dark, concentrated and powerful wine, with dark fruit tones and impressive flavor impact. But that’s only half the story here: Equally impressive is...
This is among the most “polished” of the 2014 Virginia Petit Verdots I have tasted, but it isn’t “polished” to the point of being...
Château Cantemerle has long been one of the best values among classified growth Bordeaux. Even in lighter vintages, Cantemerle is consistently balanced and elegant...
So — you go into the grocery and you’re looking for a red wine. This bottle wears that title, and it’s an easy to...
A juicy, new world style expression that’s ready to drink while you wait for the DOCG wines to arrive. Forward macerated cherry and plum...
Consumers often avoid Pinot Blanc because they are disappointed by the light weight, often innocuous wine made from that grape. Well, if you’ve been...