Wine Reviews
Malbec, originally found in Cahors in southwestern France or in Bordeaux where it was a prominent part of the blend until the mid-1950s (when...
Masca del Tacco, under the tutelage of Felice Mergè, has been modernizing its winery and expanding its vineyards. I found their Lu Rappaio incredibly...
I think this is the first of the 2023 Pinot Noir vintage that I have tasted, and with the buzz I’ve been hearing about...
Carmignano, a small DOCG, just northwest of Florence, requires the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese. Regulations require Barco Reale to...
Yep, from Turkey! Pasaeli was founded in 2000 by Seyit Karagozoglu, a wine importer turned winemaker. From his winery located in Denizli, Turkey, he...
This non-vintage release is crisp and clean with tart apple flavors and some notes of vanilla and brioche or wood in the finish. Its...
I can’t lie — sometimes this is a great job. Today’s tasting desk included dueling mountains in Napa Valley, which I realize sounds odd,...
Starting with the 2000 vintage, San Leonardo began another wine called Villa Gresti, a blend of Merlot (90%) and Carmenère. While the 2019 is...
San Leonardo, an outstanding producer in Trentino, makes a stunning Super-Trentino bottling of the same name from the Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and...
Unless they are grandfathered (such as Gallo), no American winery can produced a sparkling wine labeled “Champagne” unless they actually have someone in Champagne...
This has an unexpected freshness for a California / Rhône offering, likely thanks to what is already being touted as a great vintage coupled...
Winemaker Neil Collins strikes again with a rich, layered “Côtes” bottling. Viognier is out front here, showing bold honeysuckle and spice, with the nutty...