Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
A vivacious Chardonnay, with a light touch of vanilla underpinning its pleasant stone fruit and citrus flavors. The wine is creamy but not heavy,...
Historically, white wines from Umbria, made from the Grechetto grape, were called Greco, Grechetto or Grecante. Arnaldo-Caprai, one of the region’s leading producers, opted...
The major problem facing growers of Sagrantino di Montefalco, a prestigious DOCG in Umbria, is how to make the wine more approachable when young...
Primarily Sangiovese with small amounts of Cabernet and Merlot in the blend, this is a “Super Tuscan” for budget-conscious drinkers. It does not have...
From a master vintner, Lapierre’s 2015 Morgon tastes fresh and bright, with ample cherry-scented fruit augmented by echoes of earth and savory spice. If...
Tenuta di Lilliano is an exceptional Chianti estate located at Castellina in Chianti. Their vineyards lie at a 1000 foot elevation on clay/limestone soils...
One of the beautiful aspects of Duckhorn’s perennially delicious Sauvignon Blanc is its texture and structure. Richer and more oily than the majority of...
Matanzas Creek’s track record with Sauvignon Blanc is solid and certainly won’t be diminished by this beauty from the Alexander Valley in the 2016...
Another splendid vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon for Duckhorn is just another day at the office. And it’s anything but ho-hum. The 2014 is a...
Decoy is the second label for the iconic Napa Valley producer Duckhorn. Duckhorn is famous for its Merlot, so it only stands the reason...
What the world needs now is more everyday Pinot Noir that is affordable and tastes good, too. The 2015 Decoy fits the bill. This...
This second vintage of a Bordeaux styled blend made in tribute to founder Robert Mondavi features bold menthol aromas and flavors at this point...