Wine Reviews
Pisano is a family-operated, artisan winery focused on making traditional Uruguayan wines. Named after the family’s great grandfather, Don Francesco Pisano, the family manages...
The clonal mix really shines in this Steve Rogstad shepherded Chardonnay. Think “hedonistic” when looking at the proprietary name — it’s on the bold...
A recent visit to Esporão in the heart of the Alentejo region of Portugal revealed this new vintage of the Reserva red, and it’s...
The proprietary name “Spire” refers to hilltop sections of the Tai Vineyard in Carneros. It’s a "bold side” expression of Pinot Noir, with sturdy...
A new bottling to me from MacRostie, and one certainly worthy of sitting at or near the top of the large group of excellent...
Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen has a way with Chardonnay (I’ve likely said this before) and she’s definitely one of my favorites when it comes...
Interesting to taste a wine that’s a few years in the bottle as a current release — I suspect it may have been held...
Casa Jipi (pronounced Hippie) binds Rancho Llano Colorado, Vinicola Bruma, and Lulu Martinez Ojeda, a leading Bordeaux-trained winemaker in Mexico. This 2021 Nebbiolo is...
The 2021 Résonance Pinot Noir delivers an enchanting bouquet of spiced cherries, pomegranate, raspberry, and tart red plum that waft atop a cedar spice...
I keep returning to this producer, Comando G, as so few producers can craft such finesse from Garnacha. The Rozas 1er Cru comes from...
Dönnhoff’s 2021 Grauburgunder (also known as Pinot Gris) presents with a wonderfully potent bouquet of pineapples, mangoes, and an intoxicating creamy, vanilla note. On...
Meyer lemons, a touch of Lavender, and limestone minerality round out the pretty, Springtime aromas of Markus Molitor’s 2020 Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling Spätlese. A...