Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Dominus Estate has become a California icon in barely over 3 decades since Christian Moueix purchased the famed Napanook Vineyard in 1982. The first...
I love a wine that announces its presence with authority before you even get it all the way up to your nose. That’s definitely...
On rare occasions I indulge myself in that California oddity, Petite Sirah. Typically it is hard as nails when young (though that model seems...
The intensity of the color and firmness of the tannins tell the story: This otherwise Bordeaux-style blend from William Hill sports a generous splash...
Vistalba’s Corte C does what Argentine Malbec (blended with a splash of Cabernet) is supposed to do: deliver tremendous bang for the buck. This...
This is a fairly simple, straightforward Pinot from Mud House, but with exceptional intensity of flavor despite its lack of complexity. On the palate...
Serve this to anyone on your list that claims to dislike Merlot – and if this doesn’t convert them, you have my permission to...
This is a big boy that’s all about the dark fruit. It’s quite firm at present, but nothing that a long decant won’t fix...
2011 has been much maligned, yet top producers ignored the bad press and proceeded to make their usual top-notch wine. I actually think this...
Good Zinfandel offers a mouthful of pure, jammy fruit and spice. If you’re seeking a wine for winter enjoyment, try the Pedroncelli Mother Clone...
Winemaker Jeff Gaffner can do no wrong with the 2013 vintage. Another gorgeous Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, the Stony Terrace is pulsing with...