Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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February 7, 2017
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A nicely priced Shiraz that shows great integration of fruit and savory character, showing blackberry, blueberry, leaf, meat and soft mint aromas and flavors. ...
Rich Cook
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February 7, 2017
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This is one of two fabulous Rieslings from Dandelion, and while this is the less expensive of the two, it’s a stunning wine. Sweetly...
Rich Cook
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February 7, 2017
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Winemaker Jon McPherson started with a bang in 2015 with this grape, and the 2016 ramps things up from an already high standard. An...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Puglia isn’t the first Italian wine region that comes to mind for Sangiovese, but this expression of the popular Tuscan grape variety demonstrates there...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Moderately expensive for a Chilean Chardonnay, this wine delivers a lovely pear note with a hint of citrus and wood spice. A platinum award-winner...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Zinfandel lovers beware, this one is right in your wheelhouse, with aromas of smoked meats and jammy black fruits. A platinum award-winner at the...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Here’s another remarkable value from Argentina, a reserve Malbec that likely would fetch a much higher price if the wine were made in California....
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Hawk And Horse is an underrated winery that should get more attention than it does. Its fruit sources are impeccable and its style is...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Oakville Ranch has an excellent track record with Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage is right in the winery’s wheelhouse. It delivers complex layers of red...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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This modestly priced Super Tuscan from the Maremma district is a crowd-pleasing red that will make a perfect companion to grilled meats. It’s plump...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Dolcetto is often called the Beaujolais of Italian wine because it tends to be lighter in color and less likely to hammer the palate...
Robert Whitley
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January 31, 2017
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Ron Rubin, a rising star in California wine, has delivered another stunning Pinot Noir with this 2014 from the Green Valley’s Gunsalus Vineyard. Green...