Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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August 9, 2016
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Though the Colli di Luni Rosso DOC straddles two regions, Liguria and Tuscany, the blend is typically Tuscan, Sangiovese (70%) with Cannaiolo and Ciliegiolo. ...
Michael Apstein
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August 9, 2016
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Like so many Malbecs, this one is a big red wine, weighing in at a stated 14.5% alcohol, but unlike many, it doesn’t finish...
Michael Apstein
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August 9, 2016
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One of the things I love about Migration’s Pinot Noirs is that their vineyard designation is not a marketing tool, but rather reflects where...
Robert Whitley
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August 9, 2016
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This plump, juicy Nero d’Avola comes from one of Sicily’s most consistent producers, Donnafugata. It shows soft fruit notes of black cherry and plum,...
Robert Whitley
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August 9, 2016
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The Maremma has been a growing force within Tuscany for quite some time and wines like this are the reason. With excellent weight and...
Robert Whitley
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August 9, 2016
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Patz & Hall’s 2014 Hyde Vineyard pinot exhibits impressive depth, with layered aromas of cherry and strawberry, notes of fall spice and forest floor,...
Robert Whitley
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August 9, 2016
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Shows impressive richness for a pinot from such a cool, even downright cold, climate. With a nose of dried cherries and wood spice, this...
Rich Cook
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August 9, 2016
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One of Winemaker Chris Van Alyea’s three different brands, Costa Azul, focuses on fruit from the north and central California coastal vineyards. This Pinot...
Rich Cook
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August 9, 2016
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This is a true reserve bottling, evidenced by the selection of only 15 of 80 barrels, all of which were tasted blind over a...
Rich Cook
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August 9, 2016
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A fine red fruit forward expression of Sonoma Coast. I often read winery tasting notes and wonder what I might be missing in the...
Rich Cook
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August 9, 2016
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Duckhorn’s stylized blend label gets at why it’s a good idea to experiment. The line has expanded over the past couple of years, but...
Paul Lukacs
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August 2, 2016
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Aptly named, this wine resembles a Syrah from France’s Rhône Valley or Languedoc region. It’s earthy, leathery, deep and satisfying. The wine does lack...