Wine Reviews
Roger Morris
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December 12, 2023
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Oberon was founded by Michael Mondavi when he split with the Robert Mondavi franchise, and the winemaking is by old Napa hand, Tony Coltrin. ...
Roger Morris
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December 12, 2023
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It seems about time that we re-focus on the number of excellent reds (and some nice Sauvignon Blancs) coming out of Howell Mountain now...
John McDermott
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December 12, 2023
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Domaine Merlin François’s 2017 Côte-Rôtie strikes a wonderful balance between brooding depth and elegance. Notes of blueberries, blackberries, and smoked meats wafts from the...
John McDermott
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December 12, 2023
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A deep ruby color in the glass portends the deep black fruits wafting therefrom — black cherries, blackberries, and black plums, complimented by coarse...
John McDermott
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December 12, 2023
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William Fevre’s 2021 Chablis is a beautiful golden lemon color in the glass. The wine shows a complex and delicate bouquet of scents, with...
Miranda Franco
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December 12, 2023
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Bodegas La Caña was founded in 2008 by pioneering Spanish wine importer Jorge Ordoñez, who was among the first to introduce Rías Baixas Albariño...
Miranda Franco
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December 12, 2023
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Alvaredos-Hobbs is the collaboration between renowned winemaker and consultant Paul Hobbs and Galician viticultor Antonio López Fernández. Galicia is arguably one of the most...
Miranda Franco
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December 12, 2023
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When we think of Riesling, it is easy to go straight to the great producers of Germany or Alsace. However, the Australian expression should...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2023
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Wow! So glad I got to taste this wine. Don’t be swayed by the lack of additional designation beyond the appellation — this is...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2023
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I imagine that like any job, making wine on two continents isn’t necessarily as glamorous as it sounds, but I also imagine that the...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2023
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While you are enjoying the winery’s “Arthur” Chardonnay you might want to grab a few bottles of this wine to cellar a while. At...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2023
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Burgundian legend Joseph Drouhin’s Oregon project soars with the 2021 vintage. This Chardonnay begins with a lively nose of exotic fruits — quince, Asian...