Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Those consumers looking for “a glass of Merlot” before dinner should avoid this wine. Those, however, who want to see for themselves the complexity...
Though Dave and Emily Miner founded their eponymous winery less than 20 years ago, they must be included among any list of the top...
The packaging — heavy bottle, name starting with “The”– had two strikes against before I even pulled the cork. But, as the saying goes,...
This vintage of Napa Valley Cabernet from Freemark Abbey is a bit ungainly, but that’s to be expected. Winemaker Ted Edwards builds his Cabs...
Freemark Abbey’s Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from the excellent 2012 vintage is an impressive offering from Cabernet master Ted Edwards. This powerhouse exhibits deep flavors...
Almost a decade ago, Oscar Alegre, export manager at Descendientes de J. Palacios, told me, referring to Bierzo, that “Nobody in Spain thinks quality...
Palacios is one of the most famous and revered names in Spanish winemaking. Alvaro Palacios, along with others, is credited with the revival of...
Twelve bucks for a wine that delivers varietal character and a sense of place? You won’t find this very often, but it’s happening in...