Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
One of my favorite winemakers shows her talents yet again, shining through a blind flight of Petite Sirah and standing out amongst her peers. ...
Zinfandel has the potential to exhibit scents that mislead you in a pleasant way. This bottling hits you with a sweet, brambly nose with...
Hooray for inexpensive, high quality, varietally correct wine! This producer put two such wines in the top tier at the 2017 Monterey International Wine...
An interesting blend of Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Tempranillo that delivers aromas of raspberry, kirsch and peppered red meat that translate well...
One of my favorite stops in Dundee Hills, Stoller Vineyards is as idyllic as it is pristine and thoughtfully designed. In the glass, blackberry...
This label has pioneered the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel into something unique and powerful, and this Howell Mountain example is big on...
This is a highly complex, totally compelling wine…and a great value to boot. The 2011 Maquis "Lien" is a blend of 35% Cabernet Franc,...
I’ve tasted every vintage of this Paixar ever made — with the single exception of 2010 — and regard it as one of Spain’s...
The top wines from this producer are almost invariably excellent, and this varietal bottling of Touriga Nacional from 2012 is particularly successful. Touriga is...