Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
What a gorgeous wine! Aromas of cherry, strawberry, dusty minerality, flowers, soft spice and powder lead to a palate that’s bright and elegant, with...
Knights Valley produces some of my favorite Cabernet Sauvignon — it’s certainly a go-to appellation for value, and this bottle drinks way above its...
Gary Farrell’s Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir is a beautiful example of balance in wine when it’s right. The 2013 shows nuances of earthy forest...
Stu and Charlie Smith strike again with a classic mountain fruit wine that doesn’t shy away from its best characteristics to shoot at a...
Even at this price Smith-Madrone Cabernet remains one of the Napa Valley’s greatest values. The 2012 from Stu and Charlie’s plot of ground high...
Patz & Hall’s monumental 2013 Hyde Pinot is an example of just how good California Pinot Noir can be, despite the many skeptics. This...
This Montepulciano is textbook, offering ripe, juicy dark berry aromas and soft supple tannins. Though plump and simple, it is ultimately satisfying and a...
Dark and purple wine that caresses the palate with its soft, lush texture and almost subliminal whispers of plums, berries, and delicate spice. This...