Category: Wine Reviews
Vinography Unboxed: Week of July 14, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Seresin Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand: Current Releases
who needed something to do with his money. Certainly, had you never been to the winery, nor tasted the wines,
Vinography Unboxed: Week of July 1, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Tasting the Stars of Trento: A Vertical Tasting of Cantine Ferrari
At the turn of the 20th century, people everywhere set their dreams adrift in the currents of a new era,
Massican Wines, Napa: Current Releases
Let’s begin with the fact that, in my opinion, Dan Petroski makes the single best bottle of Sauvignon Blanc in
Passopisciaro Winery, Etna, Sicily: Current Releases
Andrea Franchetti is worrying about a door. It’s two days before the Contrada dell’Etna, the main seasonal tasting of Etna
Italy’s Best Wines? Tasting at OperaWine 2013
I’ve often said that if forced to choose a single country, I’d drink the wines of Italy for the rest
Fromm Winery, Marlborough, New Zealand: Current Releases
When was the last time you thanked the Cold War for giving you a great glass of wine? It’s not
2011 Napa Cabernet: Through the Lens of Auction Napa Valley
The event called Auction Napa Valley is actually three auctions in one. I wrote yesterday about the fireworks at this
Keplinger Wines, Napa: Current Releases
One of the most often proclaimed credentials for winemakers in California consists of having been trained in the Old World.
The Rhone Renaissance: Tasting Notes from Rhone Rangers 2013
“I’m not dead yet!” protests the old man as he is about to be dumped on the wheelbarrow of corpses.
Vinography Unboxed: Week of May 20, 2013
Hello from the bottom (or more truthfully, from floundering near the top) of the samples pile. This is the latest
Pietradolce Winery, Solichiatta, Sicily: Recent Releases
, and sat down to a bowl of her rustic pork ragu and freshly made pasta, and practically burst into
Framingham Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand: Current Releases
Sometimes the true story of a winery is not found in its history, tracing back the ownership from generation to
Bressan Mastri Vinai, Friuli Izonzo, Italy: Current Releases
I’m not entirely sure why some of the best wines in the world are made by people who are more
Frank Cornelissen, Etna, Sicily: Upcoming Releases
, watching the backhoe dig out the foundations of his second generation winery in the shadow of the little village
Churton Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand: Recent Releases
Sometimes we head off into the world searching for our heart’s desire only to return home to find that what
Stella di Campalto, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Italy: Current Releases
Some stories are just about enough to make you believe in fate. Fifteen years ago, no one in their right
When it Comes to Rosé, Italy Gives France a Run for the Money
My gold standard for pink wine has long been the wines of southern France, in particular Provence. Add in some
