Wine Reviews
Here is what I call a “razzleberry” style Zinfandel — meaning it’s all about the red and black berry fruit and spice, but it’s...
Resisting the temptation to make any food pairing suggestion jokes related to the proprietary name of this wine, I’ll note that this is a...
Focused plum aromas get a nice spice add from the oak load here, and some black stone minerality adds to the fruit focus. All...
Deep ruby color gets things started here, and a bold black cherry and spice nose leads to a bright, structured palate that keeps the...
Sometimes a 100% Chenin Blanc, sometimes a blend, the Queen tones down the drama for 2022, with pretty white flower aromas joined by soft...
Known by Calaveras County area fans as “Murphys Tap Water” this features aromas of passion fruit, green apple and soft grass. Vibrant acidity pops...
The 2018 Viña Alberdi Reserva is a Tempranillo of seamless integration and elegance, masterfully crafted by one of the old guards of Rioja. It...
On my first visit to the Alentejo region, I was told by my host winemaker that Alicante Bouchet was one of the best grape...
I believe this is a first for the label — reaching over the mountains into Napa Valley to source the fruit. As usual, the...
Here is a finely tuned Zinfandel that touches on just about every characteristic that the variety has to offer. Bramble berry fruit, a little...
Kudos to Barra and winemaker Randy Meyer for continuing to deliver high quality at reasonable prices. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is fully ripe, with...
Brancatelli’s 100% Petit Verdot is an absolute treat. While the nose shows dark fruit, leather, and violets, it is the body’s distinct extra-dark chocolate...