Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
|
October 6, 2015
|
Palacios is one of the winemakers who were responsible for the renaissance of winemaking in this unique region.  It’s easy to see why the...
Rich Cook
|
October 6, 2015
|
There are some very solid values in Cabernet Sauvignon from the Central Coast AVA and this bottle is one of the leaders of the...
Rich Cook
|
October 6, 2015
|
Winemaker Renee Ary says that Cabernet Franc has a way of hiding some green tannin and bell pepper character when it seems ripe, so...
Michael Apstein
|
October 6, 2015
|
Grgich Hills, world famous for their Chardonnays, also produce stunning Cabernet Sauvignon.  This is the first release of a specially selected Cabernet that comes...
Robert Whitley
|
October 6, 2015
|
Tresor is perhaps the most underrated of all the flagship red Bordeaux-style blends produced in California. It’s not for want of quality. The 2012...
Robert Whitley
|
October 6, 2015
|
Pahlmeyer’s Merlot from the 2012 vintage offers up a serving of that famous Napa Valley power and richness, a distinction usually attributed to Cabernet...
Robert Whitley
|
October 6, 2015
|
Dry Creek Vineyard’s Dry Creek Valley Cab from the excellent 2012 vintage is as solid as any $25 Cabernet Sauvignon you are likely to...
Robert Whitley
|
October 6, 2015
|
Meaty, with plenty of flesh and savory character, this is a fine effort from Ferrari-Carano. With aromas of raspberry, strawberry and black cherry, it...
Wayne Belding
|
September 29, 2015
|
Languedoc-Roussillon red wines rank among the best values of all.  At their best, they can combine an enchanting range of fruit, floral, earth, herb...
Rich Cook
|
October 6, 2015
|
Here is a unique sparkler — it’s composed of 85% Flora, a cross of Semillion and Gewurztraminer. Small amounts of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir...
Rich Cook
|
October 6, 2015
|
I believe that the Fog’s Reach bottling was one of the first of J. Lohr’s high end bottlings some years back, and it continues...
Rich Cook
|
September 29, 2015
|
This wine takes its name from the wind turbine that powers the winery tasting room and irrigation pumps for the estate vineyards.  The fruit...