Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Shafer Vineyards probably makes the biggest, boldest reds in the Stag’s Leap District. Sometimes, in my humble opinion, they are too big. This...
This is another stellar Cabernet Sauvignon for Arrowood from the 2014 vintage. It shows ripe flavors of blackberry, cassis and blueberry with a touch...
La Crema’s Fog Veil Pinot Noir is richly layered and powerful, showing ripe flavors of cherry and black fruits and a woodspice note...
Made from 100 percent Chardonnay, the blanc de blancs to me is Schramsberg’s signature wine. Fresh, crisp and clean, it delivers a Chardonnay experience...
I’ve always been struck that California and Oregon Pinot Gris lacks the richness, palate weight and viscosity of Pinot Gris made in Alsace....
If you’re looking for a “wow” wine crowd-pleaser this holiday season, try winemaker Kristy Melton’s stunning Bootleg Prequel, a power-packed blend of Syrah and...
Overlook is Landmark’s “value” tier and it is one to seek out, whether you’re in the market for a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay....
Loosen’s Bernkasteler Lay vineyard (situated quite near the estate house in Bernkastel) sometimes produces Eiswein and now increasingly a Trocken GG bottling, but it...
Winemaker Mark Robinson impresses with this Highland Valley estate wine, that’s showing black and blue fruit, pepper and menthol. It comes off as a...
A 60/40 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that leans toward Bordeaux in style, with a rich, creamy texture and flinty note joining honey...
A honeyed note complements the aromatic profile of this tasty wine, riding above melon, mixed citrus and faint grass. The palate is crisp and...