Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Winemaker Rusty Folena consistently turns out the most Chianti-like Sangiovese in California. This latest version shows bright tart cherry, tobacco leaf and soft spice...
Amador Zinfandel specialist Renwood goes across the state to another famed location for the fruit for this wine, and it’s the best of their...
I absolutely love the surprise of visiting a winery that is new to me, in an unexpected location, that makes excellent wine at fair...
This wine takes its name from El Rio De Las Calaveras. It’s a fine presentation of Mourvedre, delivering blackberry, black cherry, damp earth, pepper,...
Here is an elegant Pinot Noir with a nice price. It displays cherry, strawberry, dry earth, cardamom and sandalwood aromas that translate well into...
This is a big, structured wine that needs some time to integrate and evolve, but a recent sample shows exciting promise. Blackberry, cherry, red...
An astonishing value, this may well be the best under $20 Pinot Noir on the market today. Its silky texture, spicy bouquet, bright yet...
This tasty wine from Chehalem embodies the mysterious, lissome and elegant character that excellent Pinot Noir should have — but that they all too...
Just love the smooth, supple texture of this suave Merlot from the southern reaches of the Napa Valley. On the palate the wine delivers...
A remarkable wine considering the difficulty of the vintage. Perhaps that’s what appeals. It is more austere and less jammy and sweet than your...
This beauty from William Hill is well-balanced and fresh on the palate, with bright aromas of blackberry and currants and a hint of earth...