Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
I’m a fan of the Lang & Reed style, where fruit and savory character play equal roles and deliver a very complex, somewhat subtle...
We all know of Jed Steele’s wizardry with Chardonnay, but what is not as well known is that he’s no slouch with Zinfandel either. ...
A rather refined expression of this usually more rustic variety, with rich blackberry, rich soft spice and subdued pepper tones, racy acidity, supple grip...
This is the most fruit-forward of the Merry Edwards Pinot Noir line, with bold cherry, spice and dry earth aromas and flavors really popping...
This vintage of reserve Pinot Noir from Robert Mondavi offers a seductive floral note on the nose, leading to a complex palate of...
This is the wine that put Donnafugata on the map, a blend of Nero d’Avola, Syrah and Petit Verdot, with a few other...
If the vineyards of the Napa Valley were ranked along the lines of the Bordeaux classified growths, Spottswoode’s estate vineyard in St. Helena...
This wine shows the green side of the Sauvignon Blanc spectrum, with asparagus, grass and lemon zest aromas and flavors joined by stony minerality,...
A thoroughly likeable red wine with a big personality, this Malbec has a generous, mouth-filling texture. There is no oak influence in “Purple” so...
You’ll want to give this plenty of time in a decanter, even as a later release from this vintage. The Syrah funk is rather...
"The Flagship" — maybe not just of Concha Y Toro, but perhaps an entire country. From vineyards at the base of the western slope...
“Subtle” and “Petite Sirah” aren’t words often used in the same sentence, but here we go with this wine from Arizona. All the character...