Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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High-end wines from Gallo ceased to hold any shock value for members of the wine trade and press two decades ago, but there are...
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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Thankfully, this wine doesn’t smell like a feral fox, which was named after as an homage to the local creatures who once managed the...
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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This delicious, versatile Pinot Noir is based on purity much more than power, showing admirable delicacy that is appropriate to the grape variety and...
Robert Whitley
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September 10, 2013
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Gundlach Bundschu is an oldie but goodie, having been one of the earliest wineries to open in California in the late 1800s. The beauty...
Marguerite Thomas
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September 10, 2013
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With floral and meaty elements, plus leather, spice and graphite, this red blend of classic Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and...
Michael Apstein
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September 10, 2013
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This fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon blend focuses on plumy flavors sprinkled with a subtle herbal quality. Supple tannins allow immediate enjoyment. It’s a balanced wine...
Michael Apstein
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September 10, 2013
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This Shiraz could be viewed as a second wine to Franklin Tate Estate’s impressive Alexanders Vineyard Shiraz. More plumy than gamey, it delivers clean...
Michael Apstein
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September 10, 2013
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The Franklin Tate Estate wines labeled Alexanders Vineyard are stunningly good. I enthusiastically recommended their 2012 Syrah and am even more impressed by this...
Michael Franz
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September 3, 2013
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An absolutely terrific bargain, this blend of 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre is wonderfully rich and deep in flavor. The aromas remain...
Michael Franz
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September 3, 2013
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An excellent representative of an outstanding vintage in the southern Rhône, this wine strikes a perfect balance between clarity and purity, on one hand,...
Michael Apstein
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September 3, 2013
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I have always been a big fan of Mondavi’s Cabernets. Their grace, complexity and restrained power convinced me that Napa Valley could produce Cabernets...
Michael Apstein
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September 3, 2013
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When tasting the line of wines under the Robert Oatley label, it’s easy to understand how he turned Rosemount, the company he founded, into...