Category: Wine Reviews
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,
Blackbird Vineyards, Napa: Current Releases
As you likely know, I make it my business to keep my eye on new California wineries, especially in Napa
Bond Estates, Napa: A Retrospective Tasting
Like the saying goes, if I had a nickel for every time I’d heard or read about a winery “sparing
Tasting Notes for Top Champagnes of the World
You might call me a born-again Champagne fanatic. There was a time when I didn’t care for the stuff, but
2007 S.A. Prüm “Wehlener Sonnenuhr” Riesling Kabinett , Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
As you know, I think wine reviews should be more than just tasting notes and scores. They should be the
2006 Cadaretta Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington
I make it my habit to pay attention to new, small wineries. Generally that means seeking them out at public
Top Wines of Sonoma: Tasting Notes from Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Two weeks ago, under idyllic clear skies, I joined about 700 other wine lovers to wander around a winery lawn
Kutch Wines, Sonoma: Current Releases
Every wine has a story behind it. Some are better than others. Every wine has a dream behind it. Some
2006 Girard Winery “Artistry” Red Wine, Napa
You can often tell just how much someone loves Napa wine from their familiarity with the sub-appellations or American Viticultural
The World’s Best Sake: Tasting at the Joy of Sake Soiree 2009
, which is the largest (and only?) sake competition held outside of Japan. Much to my continued delight, America seems
California’s Best Boutique Wines: Tasting Family Winemakers 2009
For those unfamiliar, Family Winemakers is a marketing association that represents family owned wineries throughout California. By virtue of its
Joy of Sake Tasting 2009: September 10 – SFO, September 24 – NYC
I absolutely love the fact that we’ve reached a point in this country where I don’t need to explain why
Anaba Wines, Sonoma: Inaugural Releases
One of my greatest pleasures remains the surprise and delight of opening the very first wines made by a new
2001 Gravner “Anfora” Ribolla Gialla, Friuli, Italy
When it comes to winemaking there’s New World, and there’s Old World. There’s new school, and of course, there’s old
Patz & Hall Winery, Napa: Current Releases
The story of two friends drinking late into the evening and fantasizing of one day owning their own winery has
2005 Savanna “Sogno Due” White Wine, Campania, Italy
Despite all kinds of advice to the contrary, we continue to judge our books by the cover and our wines
2007 Quivira Vineyards “Wine Creek Ranch” Grenache, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma
If there’s one thing you can bet on in the wine industry, it’s change. Nothing stays the same for long
