Wine Reviews
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Riccardo Ricci Curbastro has created a truly exceptional bubbly with the 2012 Extra Brut. Made with a two grams per liter dosage, the 2012...
I firmly believe that Assyrtiko from the volcanic island of Santorini is among the world’s greatest white wines, and I seek it out at...
This is a terrific Pinot Noir from a vintage much loved among Oregon vintners. It shows very healthy color, expressive aromas, and good concentration. ...
Beyond France, no place produces more Burgundian-inspired Pinot Noirs than New Zealand. This reasonably priced wine helps prove the point. It’s light in body...
A Bordeaux-styled blend, with Cabernet in the starring role and Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot providing support, this is a sumptuous, complete and,...
A rustic wine, this Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder in German) tastes of dried herbs, tobacco and savory spice as much if not more than fruit. ...
Here’s a ripe, red, black and blue fruit focused Pinot Noir from Dan Goldfield’s seemingly (and thankfully) endless bottlings of the variety. It’s big...
I have extolled the virtues of Cantine Lunae Bosoni in the past, particularly their Vermentini. There’s no reason to stop now: Their 2016 “Etichetta...
This is a wine where power and delicacy dance gracefully together. With its dark, inky color and vibrant floral-tinged aroma “Heritage” delights before it...
Another trophy case wine from Nickel & Nickel, who continue to solidify their reputation as one of Napa’s top producers. It’s a wine to...