Wine Reviews
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Another fine Merlot from the undisputed California king of the variety. This one is a nice mix of black and red fruit, with a...
Classy Napa Valley Merlot with solid varietal character, chalky tannins, firm structure and a long finish that’s just starting to crack open. Give this...
I’m very encouraged by this wine. It sits in the price range where most domestic wines lack the one thing that could really improve...
Whale Rock Vineyard is in the Templeton Gap District, one of Paso Robles’ 11 new sub AVA’s. This bottle shows the ripe and...
As the cliché goes, I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that this is an extremely tasty wine, with an...
This wine is always very good, though this vintage is a bit different than usual. The aromatics show less of the grassy, dried herb...
Didier Montchovet tames the coarseness found in many wines from the “Hautes Côtes.” In this Pinot Noir-based example, he has fashioned a charmingly rustic...
Enter a different style of Nero d’Avola. Assuli’s emphasizes the fruitier side of the grape. At 14.5 percent stated alcohol, it is riper...
Nero d’Avola, the most widely planted red grape in Sicily, makes a diverse style of wine, ranging from fruity to more savory depending on...
So you’re not familiar with the Colli Maceratesi DOC or the Ribona grape? Join the club. Ribona, more commonly known as Maceratino Bianco, takes...
Despite being Italy’s first DOC, Vernaccia di San Gimignano (yes, you read that correctly) rarely receives the accolades it deserves, which is a boon...
Score another winner for Cadaretta. This wine is long on black cherry, tar and brown spice, with a deep peppered savory character that will...