Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Château Coufran, though not included in the rarefied Médoc Classification of 1855, consistently makes splendid wines and sells them at reasonable prices. Their lush,...
Central Otago is one the great areas in New Zealand for Pinot Noir, and Mt. Difficulty is one the best producers there. This solid...
Nero d’Avola, the black (grape) from the tiny town of Avola, makes fascinating wines that deliver more than just fruit. This one, for example,...
Made entirely from Tempranillo and stored for 6 months in French oak barrels, this shows the phenomenal balance and fruit character that top bodegas...
A Pinot Noir that needs a little bottle aging, but will reward the time spent. It’s on the darker side, showing aromas of blackberry,...
A nice ripe Pinot Noir from a cool vintage that doesn’t go over the top. It’s got good complexity of aroma, with black cherry,...
This Petite Sirah benefits from having 22% Syrah in the blend. It’s got blackberry, blueberry, baker’s chocolate and fall spices with touches of tar...
Not too many Paso Robles area wineries release a stand alone Merlot. This 100% varietal example succeeds by not shying away from the natural...
Here’s a crowd pleasing Zinfandel that’s ready to drink. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice translate directly into flavors on the...