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Recent Reviews

Il Poggiolo, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2015

January 26, 2021 11:34 pm

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2018

January 26, 2021 1:21 pm

Anselmo Mendes, Monção e Melgaço (Vinho Verde, Portugal) Alvarinho “Muros Antigos” 2019

January 26, 2021 1:20 pm

Anselmo Mendes, Monção e Melgaço (Vinho Verde, Portugal) “Alvarinho Contacto” 2019

January 26, 2021 1:19 pm

Donnafugata, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) “Tancredi” 2016

January 26, 2021 1:13 pm

Donnafugata, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (Sicily, Italy) “Floramundi” 2017

January 26, 2021 1:09 pm

Jean Pascal et Fils, Puligny-Montrachet (Burgundy, France) “Les Enseignères” 2019

January 26, 2021 1:01 pm

Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, Meursault (Burgundy, France) “Les Grands Charrons” 2018

January 26, 2021 12:59 pm

Domaine Paul Pernot et ses Fils, Bourgogne Blanc Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2019

January 26, 2021 12:49 pm

Domaine Lamarche, Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Chaumes 2018

January 26, 2021 12:46 pm

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Symmetry” Meritage 2016

January 19, 2021 4:36 pm

Fanetti – Tenuta S. Agnese, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Riserva 2015

January 19, 2021 4:35 pm

Buli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Estate 44” 2016

January 19, 2021 4:34 pm

Buli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese “515” 2016

January 19, 2021 4:32 pm

Piper-Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Brut Cuvée NV

January 19, 2021 4:30 pm

Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) Clos du Roy 2018

January 19, 2021 4:30 pm

Domaine René Leclerc, Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) Clos Prieur 2018

January 19, 2021 4:29 pm

Château de la Maltroye, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos du Château de la Maltroye 2018

January 19, 2021 4:26 pm

Gilles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Duresses Jeanne-Marie de Champs Selection 2018

January 19, 2021 4:13 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018

January 5, 2021 1:54 pm

Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2017

January 5, 2021 1:54 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018

January 5, 2021 1:53 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch 2018

January 5, 2021 1:52 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2018

January 5, 2021 1:51 pm

Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Olivet Lane 2018

January 5, 2021 1:51 pm

Jean Féray et Fils, Savigny-les-Beaune (Burgundy, France) “Sous La Cabotte” 2018

January 5, 2021 1:50 pm

Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Argentina) “Nicolás Catena Zapata” 2016

January 5, 2021 1:49 pm

Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV

December 29, 2020 8:23 am

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) “Réserve” Brut NV

December 29, 2020 8:21 am

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate, “Pommard Clone” 2017

December 22, 2020 4:30 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate, “Clone 667” 2017

December 22, 2020 4:30 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Tanto Manta” 2017

December 22, 2020 4:27 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Malbec 2017

December 22, 2020 4:25 pm

Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, France) 2017

December 22, 2020 4:23 pm

Gallina de Piel, Ribeiro (Galicia, Spain) “Manar dos Seixas” 2018

December 15, 2020 4:38 pm

Bodega del Abad, Bierzo DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia “Abad Dom Bueno” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:37 pm

Cecchi, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Riserva di Famiglia” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:34 pm

Cecchi, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Valore di Famiglia” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:31 pm

Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC (Italy) “Marina Cvetic” 2016

December 15, 2020 4:31 pm

Masciarelli, Colline Teramane DOCG (Abruzzo, Italy) “Marina Cvetic Iskra” 2015

December 15, 2020 4:29 pm

Claudie Jobard, Rully (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) Montagne La Folie 2018

December 15, 2020 4:26 pm

Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) Chardonnay Musqué Les Favières 2018

December 15, 2020 4:22 pm

Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard 2017

December 8, 2020 1:04 pm

Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard 2017

December 8, 2020 1:03 pm

Bodegas Pinea del Duero, Ribera del Duero (Spain) Tempranillo “Pinea” 2017

December 8, 2020 1:01 pm

Pazos de Rey, Monterrei DO (Galicia, Spain) Godello “Pazo de Monterrey” 2019

December 8, 2020 12:59 pm

Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) “CARO” 2017

December 8, 2020 12:58 pm

Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018

December 1, 2020 2:21 pm

Talbott Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown 2017

December 1, 2020 2:20 pm

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Blanc de Blancs, Brut NV

December 1, 2020 2:17 pm

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Rosé Réserve NV

December 1, 2020 2:17 pm

Tamarack Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) “Firehouse Red” 2017

November 24, 2020 11:03 am

Mullan Road Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Red Wine Blend 2016

November 24, 2020 11:02 am

Domaine du Château de Messey, Mâcon Cruzille (Mâconnais, Burgundy, France) Clos des Avoueries 2017

November 24, 2020 11:01 am

Domaine Antonin Guyon, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) “La Justice” 2017

November 24, 2020 11:00 am

Domaine Antonin Guyon, Chambolle-Musigny (Burgundy, France) “Les Cras” 2017

November 24, 2020 10:59 am

Château de La Chaize, Brouilly (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 24, 2020 10:58 am

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Badiòla” 2017

November 17, 2020 8:09 pm

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Vicoregio 36” 2017

November 17, 2020 8:06 pm

Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Castello Fonterutoli” 2017

November 17, 2020 8:05 pm

Bouvet Ladubay, Loire Valley (France) Rosé Excellence, Brut NV

November 10, 2020 8:17 pm

Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, Saint-Aubin (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 10, 2020 8:16 pm

Maison Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé (Mâconnais, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 10, 2020 8:15 pm

Maison Louis Jadot, Santenay (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2018

November 10, 2020 8:13 pm

Domaine Dominique Guyon, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits (Burgundy, France) “Les Dames de Vergy” 2018

November 10, 2020 8:11 pm

Maison Joseph Drouhin, Rully (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2018

November 3, 2020 12:32 pm

Parent, Monthélie Blanc (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:31 pm

Domaine Guilhem et Jean Hugues Goisot, Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre (Burgundy, France) Gueules de Loup 2017

November 3, 2020 12:29 pm

Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Bourgogne Blanc Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:29 pm

Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2015

November 3, 2020 12:28 pm

Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) “Les Finottes” 2018

November 3, 2020 12:27 pm

Château de la Maltroye, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:25 pm

Domaine Jean et Giles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017

November 3, 2020 12:23 pm

Firesteed, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2019

October 27, 2020 9:32 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Russian River Selection” 2018

October 27, 2020 9:31 pm

Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Estate 2019

October 27, 2020 9:30 pm

Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2017

October 27, 2020 9:29 pm

Ridge Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Lytton Springs” 2018

October 27, 2020 9:26 pm

Col d’Orcia, Sant’Antimo DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso Col d’Orcia” 2014

October 27, 2020 9:24 pm

Travaglino, Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Lombardy, Italy) Pinot Nero Poggio della Butinera Riserva 2015

October 27, 2020 9:21 pm

Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV

October 27, 2020 9:20 pm

Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec “Aruma” 2018

October 27, 2020 9:19 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

October 20, 2020 6:15 pm

Raeburn Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019

October 20, 2020 6:14 pm

J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Signature” 2016

October 20, 2020 6:13 pm

Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release 2017

October 20, 2020 6:12 pm

Agricola Punica, Isola del Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) “Barrua” 2015

October 20, 2020 6:11 pm

Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau (Germany) Riesling Silberlack Trocken GG 2018

October 20, 2020 6:11 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2018

October 13, 2020 6:47 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Triolet” 2017

October 13, 2020 6:45 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017

October 13, 2020 6:45 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2017

October 13, 2020 6:44 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2017

October 13, 2020 6:42 pm

Miolo, Vale dos Vinhedos (Brazil) Brut “Cuvée Tradition” NV

September 29, 2020 10:20 am

Casa Perini, Farroupilha (Serra Gaúcha, Brazil) Moscatel NV

September 29, 2020 10:19 am

Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Vespa” 2019

September 8, 2020 8:43 pm

Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Litina” 2016

September 8, 2020 8:43 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:42 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Santa Maria Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:41 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Toboni Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:40 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:37 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:30 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard Dijon Clones 2016

September 1, 2020 8:29 pm

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Fort Ross – Seaview (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard 2016

September 1, 2020 8:27 pm

Sosie Wines, Sonoma County (California) Brut Nature “First Things First” 2018

August 18, 2020 9:29 pm

Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Castelletto 2013

August 18, 2020 9:28 pm

Palladino, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) S. Bernardo Riserva 2013

August 18, 2020 9:27 pm

Barone Sergio, Eloro DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Sergio” 2018

August 4, 2020 6:27 pm

Tenuta Carretta, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” Riserva 2015

August 4, 2020 6:26 pm

Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Garassino” 2016

August 4, 2020 6:16 pm

Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016

July 28, 2020 10:35 am

Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011

July 28, 2020 10:34 am

Bocale di Valentini, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG (Umbria, Italy) “Bocale” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:36 pm

Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016

July 21, 2020 4:35 pm

Pietro Beconcini, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Reciso” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:34 pm

Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011

July 21, 2020 4:32 pm

Usiglian del Vescovo, Terre di Pisa DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Il Barbiglione” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:31 pm

Castello La Leccia, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Bruciagna” 2015

July 21, 2020 4:30 pm

Tua Rita, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso dei Notri” 2019

July 14, 2020 11:01 pm

Poggioargentiera, Morellino di Scansano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Bellamarsilia” 2019

July 14, 2020 11:01 pm

Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Villa di Capezzana” 2010

July 14, 2020 11:00 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017

June 30, 2020 4:12 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Pian della Casina “Sergioveto” 2016

June 30, 2020 4:06 pm

Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016

June 30, 2020 4:05 pm

Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Meursault (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:39 pm

Domaine Adélie (Bichot), Mercurey (Burgundy, France) “Les Champs-Michaux” 2018

June 23, 2020 1:38 pm

Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:38 pm

Domaine Long-Depaquit (Bichot), Chablis Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) “Les Clos” 2018

June 23, 2020 1:36 pm

Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Pommard (Burgundy, France) “Clos des Ursulines” 2018

June 23, 2020 1:35 pm

Château Gris (Bichot), Nuits-Saint Georges 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:34 pm

Domaine du Clos Frantin (Bichot), Echézeaux Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:33 pm

Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot), Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot) (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2018

June 23, 2020 1:30 pm

Terre del Palio, Rosso di Montalcino DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2017

June 16, 2020 6:19 pm

I Magredi, Friuli Grave DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

June 16, 2020 6:14 pm

Finca Mangato, Tupungato (Mendoza, Argentina) “Estela Perinetti” 2016

June 16, 2020 4:48 pm

Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2017

June 9, 2020 4:02 pm

Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2017

June 9, 2020 4:01 pm

Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2018

June 9, 2020 4:00 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “The Mariner” 2017

June 9, 2020 3:59 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Toscana IGP (Tuscany, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon “Roccato” 2016

June 9, 2020 3:58 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Famiglia Zingarelli” 2017

June 9, 2020 3:57 pm

Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Sergio Zingarelli” 2016

June 9, 2020 3:56 pm

Ron Rubin Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2017

May 26, 2020 3:31 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017

May 26, 2020 3:29 pm

Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016

May 26, 2020 3:26 pm

Jean-Luc Colombo, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Les Abeilles” 2017

May 26, 2020 3:24 pm

Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2018

May 19, 2020 9:38 pm

Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

May 19, 2020 9:36 pm

Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

May 19, 2020 9:33 pm

Dog Point, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

May 19, 2020 9:33 pm

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Manchuela, or Mushrooms After A Rain
California Chardonnay: A Paradigm Shift
Please, No More Killer Cabernets
Burgundy on the Rise
The Wines of . . . Madrid?
Italy’s Soave region split over DOCG label
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: All the Same?
An Unlikely Area Producing Very Likeable Wines
Please Don’t Dilute
Does wine really prevent heart problems?
2007: An Excellent Vintage for White Burgundies
Are Stags Leap District Wines Unique?
American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): Do They Make Sense?
Economic squeeze hitting Bordeaux wines
Age Matters
Sherry: The World’s Most Under-Appreciated Wine
Abruzzo, The New Tuscany, Part II
Abruzzo on the Rise
An American in St. Emilion
How Women Transformed Champagne
Terroir Exists
Venerable Burgundy auction gets a makeover
An Early Overview of 2007 Burgundies
What Does a Medal Mean?
Campania’s world-class white wines
Wine Cellar 101
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Boston and Western Massachusetts
CD: Cork Dysfunction
Robert Mondavi–The Patriarch of California Wine
Great Wine Via Corporate Management Principles?
Let’s Copy the French
Wine Pricing: Still Economics 101
Is it Really Terroir or Is it Just Marketing?
A Plea for Reasonable Restaurant Wine Service
Dedication to Estate Wines Guides Trefethen Family
20 Great Values in ’05 Burgundies
The Mystery and Magic of Murcia
Pouilly-Fuissé: The Bargains of Burgundy in 2005
Bierzo: The Next Priorat, Only Better
Château La Nerthe: A Châteauneuf Standout
A tale of two Bordeaux: Aside from the top chateaus, the region’s producers struggle to be relevant
Aussies Could Conquer the Riesling World…Or Blow It
2006 Red Bordeaux Reviews
Bordeaux 2006: Variable, with Superb Peaks
Regional Diversity in Australian Wine, Part 2
Regional Diversity in Australian Wine
Super Tuscan producers size up Syrah
2005 Burgundies: Don’t Miss ’em, But Bring Your Wallet
Change at Lagrange: Global Warming and Robert Parker
There’s More Than One Way to Make Coq au Vin
Dynamic Duo Changing the Face of Kiwi Wine . . . Again
THE ESSENTIALS: Spain’s Priorat region flexes its muscles
An American in Beaune
HdV Brings French Accent to Carneros
Don’t Miss The 2004 White Burgundies
Catalonia: Leading the Renaissance in Spain
Louis Latour’s Corton-Charlemagne: An Age-Worthy White Burgundy
Another French Paradox: Alsace Riesling
For Seafood, Spanish Winemakers Finally Getting It White
Australia’s western frontier: Maverick vintners make sophisticated, well-priced wines on the other side of the Outback
Prosecco: Sparkling Summer Sipping
It Takes a Noble Grape to Make a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Everybody Loves a Deal: Alter Ego
Special Report: Bordeaux 2005 Tasting Notes
Special Report: Bordeaux 2005, A Vintage to Cellar
Western Australia: A Different Style of Shiraz
Refined Reds from the Wild West
Vintage New York
Selecting Wine in a Restaurant
Author’s Expertise Makes Book an Intoxicating Read
This poor man’s Barolo is surprisingly rich
Reserve Wines Score, But at What Price?
Enjoy a vintage Port without the waiting
2001 Io has plumlike and peppery contrast
A French Connection Lifts Oregon Vineyard
Who Says New World Wines Don’t Develop?
A cabernet sauvignon for an occasion
A $10 Spanish Red That’s Easily Sipped
A vintage champagne that’s affordable
Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough: A True New World Terroir
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is Fruity Yet Sophisticated
Hungarian Tokaji a dry delight
An elite chardonnay without the cost
A Conversation with Christian Moueix, Part II: Dominus Estate
New Zealand Bubbly Deserves A Toast
Torrontes offers sweet taste of summer
La Posta’s 2003 bonarda is a lively dinner partner
A Conversation with Christian Moueix
2001 Napanook a ‘second’ with first-class traits
N.Y. Riesling lacks cloying sweetness
Bring on the Lo Mein, but Hold the Corkscrew
Critic’s success story is an intoxicating read
2002 Red Burgundies: Catch Them While You Can
Let Your Palate Pick What’s Fit to Savor
A Match for Either Burgers or Lobsters
’02 Quincy could be a local favorite
Paraduxx an exuberant blend from California
A carmenere that’s complex without the cost
A wine blend from quality grapes
A Sancerre substitute is more than suitable
Collaboration creates a fine pinot noir
A cheaper option to chic Brunello
Spanish wines are life of the party
Suddenly, pinot noir is the star attraction
Don’t overlook village Burgundies
A pink champagne that whispers ‘I love you’
’03 Summer Heat Spurs Ripe, Varied Selections
Rich, potent vintage or tawny port will take the chill away
2002 Vintage Burgundy is the Best in Years
White Marsannay is subtle and satisfying
French connection lifts Chilean wine
Sauvignon blanc lightens the atmosphere
Bouchard chardonnay refined and refreshing
2000 deemed a good year for red Bordeaux — at all price levels
Sauvignon blanc lightens the atmosphere
Riesling keeps its balance
In Chianti, tuna kebabs have met their match
As a match for seafood, zesty white is a good catch
Valpolicella evokes red wine’s good old days
Cabernet sauvignon is a classic match for lamb
Vacqueyras at the front of the class
A confusing name that you’ll want to know
Corvo a complex wine without the high cost
For the novice or expert, wine books help demystify
When is pinot blanc not pinot blanc?

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