Category: Wine Reviews
2007 Potel-Aviron Fleurie Vielles Vignes, Beaujolais, France
Should one of your New Years’ resolutions be to broaden your wine horizons without breaking your wine budget, one of
Errazuriz Winery, Chile: Current Releases
The Aconcagua valley presents the first time visitor with a surreal vista. From the flattened floodplain of the valley floor,
Corison Winery, Napa: Current Releases
It’s hard to get attention in the world of wine. Many wineries and winemakers struggle their entire careers for recognition,
Veramonte Winery, Chile: Current Releases
It’s hard to believe that in the early 1990’s less than 100 acres of vineyards were planted in Chile’s Casablanca
Olson Ogden Winery, Sonoma: Current Releases
I take a special interest in a particular class of winery. I call them estateless wineries, but they are wineries
Odfjell Winery, Chile: Current Releases
Many of the people I spoke to in Chile were quite proud of the diverse European immigrant populations that have
Altair Winery, Chile: Current Releases
Hillside vineyards are not the norm in Chile. The country has a plethora of alluvial valley floors that are always
The Best Wines from Chile?: Tasting Notes for Wines over $40
As some of you know, I spent the last week traveling around Chile trying to get a sense of the
Casa Marín Winery, Chile: Current Releases
For me, great wines always have a story behind them. It can be the story of the people who made
2008 Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc, Napa
Visitors to Napa Valley, even those on their first trip, have a hard time missing the Grgich Hills winery, which
2003 Descendientes de J. Palacios “Moncerbal,” Bierzo, Spain
This is one of those wines that I live for. The kind that begins with an unknown bottle thrust in
2007 Smith Madrone Riesling, Spring Mountain District, Napa
There are more legends, stories, fairytales, and fables than anyone could count that all involve some guy up on a
NV Henri Billiot “Cuvee Laetitia” Grand Cru Brut Champagne, Ambonnay, France
It seems that this week has me on a sparkling wine kick, and I see no reason to stop. As
Farmer Fizz: Tasting the Terry Theise Champagne Portfolio
Ask most people to name a good Champagne, and most will likely stall after a couple of well known names
2002 Ferrari “Perlé” Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, Trentino, Italy
Who knows what it is, exactly, about sparkling wine that entices us so. But go to any wine region around
Oriel Wines: Current Releases
There are those who suggest that the moment that wine went wrong when it became more than just what a
The Best Wines of the Year: Tasting the Wine & Spirits Top 100
The difference between a good public wine tasting and a bad one can be quite dramatic. The bad ones are
2007 Craggy Range “Zebra Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
A relatively compact landmass, New Zealand nonetheless seems to possess every possible topography and climate. Tropical rainforests, glaciers, arid plains,
