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Recent Reviews

Gambal-Work, Sta. Rita Hills (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard 2018
January 18, 2022
Gambal-Work, Sta. Rita Hills (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Francesca Vineyard 2018
January 18, 2022
Gambal-Work, Sta. Rita Hills (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard 2018
January 18, 2022
Viñedos y Bodegas Garcia Figuero, Ribera del Duero Crianza (Spain) Tempranillo “Tinto Figuero 12” 2017
January 18, 2022
Quinta do Vesuvio, Douro DOC (Portugal) Pombal do Vesuvio 2018
January 18, 2022
Maison Anselmet, Vallée d’Aoste DOP (Italy) Pinot Noir “Semel Pater” 2019
January 18, 2022
Benjamin Leroux, Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) La Piece Sous le Bois 2019
January 18, 2022
Benjamin Leroux, Savigny-les-Beaune (Burgundy, France) 2019
January 18, 2022
Benjamin Leroux, Blagny 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) La Piece Sous le Bois 2019
January 18, 2022
Sequoia Grove Winery, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2020
January 11, 2022
Sequoia Grove Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
January 11, 2022
Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Coeur de Vigne” 2018
January 11, 2022
Montecillo, Rioja DOC Reserva (Spain) 2013
January 11, 2022
Vilarnau, Cava DO (Penedes, Spain) “Barcelona” Reserva Brut, Trencadís Edition NV
January 11, 2022
Genagricola, Friuli DOC (Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio “Poggiobello” 2020
January 11, 2022
Livon, Friuli Colli Orientali (Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2020
January 11, 2022
Lunae, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria/Tuscany, Italy) Vermentino “Black Label” 2020
January 11, 2022
Ferrari, TrentoDOC (Trentino, Italy) “Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore” 2008
January 11, 2022
Château Lassègue, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2018
January 11, 2022
Far Mountain, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Myrna” 2019
December 21, 2021
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley (California) Brut Rosé NV
December 21, 2021
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay River West Vineyard 2018
December 14, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel “Old Vines” 2018
December 14, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel “Heritage Vines” 2019
December 14, 2021
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 2018
December 14, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel “Old Vine” 2019
December 14, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “The Mariner” 2018
December 14, 2021
Vietti, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Perbacco” 2017
December 14, 2021
Domaine de la Mordorée, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) “La Reine des Bois” 2018
December 14, 2021
Hugel, Alsace (France) Pinot Gris “Classic” 2017
December 14, 2021
Far Mountain, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Fission” 2018
December 7, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2017
December 7, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
December 7, 2021
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Dutton Ranches 2019
December 7, 2021
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
December 7, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
December 7, 2021
Jacques Lurton, Bordeaux (France) Cabernet Sauvignon “Diane” 2020
December 7, 2021
Denis Jamain / Domaine de Reuilly, Reuilly Rouge (Loire Valley, France) Pinot Noir 2018
December 7, 2021
Trivento, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec Reserve 2020
December 7, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Arneis Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Canorei” 2017
November 23, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Arneis DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Cayega” 2020
November 23, 2021
Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi, Colli Aprutini IGT (Abruzzo, Italy) Pecorino “Cortalto” 2018
November 23, 2021
Bodegas Granbazan, Rias Baixas DO (Galicia, Spain) Albariño “Etiqueta Ambar” 2020
November 16, 2021
Villa Maria, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc “Private Bin” 2020
November 16, 2021
Vinicola Cherchi, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) “Tuvaoes” 2019
November 16, 2021
Jordan, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
November 9, 2021
Tenuta Regaleali, Sicilia DOC (Italy) Catarratto “Buonsenso 2020″
November 9, 2021
Donnafugata, Passito di Pantelleria DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Ben Ryé” 2018
November 2, 2021
Planeta, Etna Bianco DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2018
November 2, 2021
Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (Sicily, Italy) 2019
November 2, 2021
Vivera, Nero d’Avola DOP (Sicily, Italy) 2020
October 26, 2021
Concha y Toro, Valle del Limar (Chile) Pinot Noir Quebrada Seca Vineyard Marques de Casa Concha 2019
October 19, 2021
Concha y Toro, Peumo (Cachapoal Valley, Chile) Carmenere Marques de Casa Concha 2019
October 19, 2021
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
October 12, 2021
Las Moradas de San Martin, Vinos de Madrid DO (Spain) Garnacha “Initio” 2011
October 12, 2021
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Famiglia Pasqua” 2016
October 12, 2021
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Mai Dire Mai” 2012
October 12, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” 2016
October 12, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Cascina Bordino” 2015
October 12, 2021
E. Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage (Rhône Valley, France) Blanc 2018
October 12, 2021
Coen, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2020
October 12, 2021
Peconic Bay Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Riesling 2020
September 28, 2021
Dominique Piron, Coteaux Bourguignons (Burgundy, France) 2016
September 28, 2021
Dominique Piron, Beaujolais Blanc (Burgundy, France) 2019
September 28, 2021
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
September 14, 2021
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018
September 14, 2021
Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling 2018
September 14, 2021
Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling 2018
September 14, 2021
Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York) Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard 2017
September 14, 2021
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja DOC Reserva (Spain) Fincas de la Villa 2016
September 14, 2021
Viña Eguia, Rioja DOC (Spain) Tempranillo 2018
September 14, 2021
Vivera, Nero d’Avola DOP (Sicily, Italy) 2020
September 14, 2021
Vivera, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2019
September 14, 2021
Canavere di Giacosa Fratelli, Barbera d’Alba DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Bussia 2019
September 14, 2021
St. Innocent, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard 2018
August 31, 2021
St. Innocent, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard “Cuvée La Liberté 2018
August 31, 2021
Jordan, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
August 31, 2021
Ornellaia, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Le Volte” dell’Ornellaia 2019
August 26, 2021
Bertinga, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2016
August 24, 2021
Bertinga, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Volta di Bertinga” 2016
August 24, 2021
Bertinga, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Punta di Adine” 2016
August 24, 2021
Villa Vignamaggio, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Monna Lisa” 2017
August 24, 2021
Villa Vignamaggio, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Terre di Prenzano” 2018
August 24, 2021
Lunae Bosoni, Liguria di Levante IGT (Liguria, Italy) Ciliegiolo 2019
August 24, 2021
Guicciardini Strozzi, Maremma Toscana DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “MoMi” 2018
August 17, 2021
Paolo Manzone, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Meriame 2016
August 17, 2021
Cantina di Tortona, Colli Tortonesi Bianco DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Piccolo Derthona” 2020
August 10, 2021
Malgrà, Nizza Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Mora di Sassi 2017
August 10, 2021
Malgrà, Nizza DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Gaiana 2017
August 10, 2021
Tenuta Carretta, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Podio 2018
August 10, 2021
Caposaldo, Prosecco Rosé DOC (Veneto, Italy) Brut 2020
August 3, 2021
Viña Tarapaca, Valle del Maipo (Chile) Gran Reserva, Organic Wine 2018
August 3, 2021
Emiliana, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) “Coyam” 2018
August 3, 2021
Quinta dos Roques, Dão (Portugal) Reserva, Tinto 2011
July 27, 2021
Herdade do Rocim, Alentejo DOC (Portugal) “Amphora” 2019
July 27, 2021
Herdade de São Miguel, Alentejo DOC (Portugal) Alicante Bouschet 2014
July 27, 2021
Ferraris, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Clàsic” 2020
July 27, 2021
Ferraris, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Opera Prima” Riserva 2017
July 27, 2021
Ferraris, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Vigna del Parroco” 2019
July 27, 2021
Sosie, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Rossi Ranch Red Blend 2019
July 20, 2021
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja DOC Reserva (Spain) “Fincas de la Villa” 2016
July 20, 2021
Bodegas Muriel, Rioja DOC Gran Reserva (Spain) Viñas Viejas 2011
July 20, 2021
Viu Manent, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) Malbec “Secreto de Viu Manent” 2019
July 20, 2021
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Adelaida District, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Vermentino 2020
July 13, 2021
Vila Nova, Douro DOC (Portugal) Red Blend 2018
July 13, 2021
Quinta do Crasto, Douro DOC (Portugal) “Superior” 2016
July 13, 2021
Quinta do Crasto, Douro DOC (Portugal) Vinhas Velhas 2016
July 13, 2021
Quinta do Crasto, Douro DOC (Portugal) Touriga Nacional 2016
July 13, 2021
Casa da Tapada, Vinho Verde DOC (Portugal) Loureiro “Grande Escolha” 2018
July 13, 2021
Firriato, Etna Bianco DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Le Sabbie Dell’Etna” 2019
July 13, 2021
Luca Bosio, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Arneis 2020
July 13, 2021
Caves de Beblenheim, Crémant d’Alsace (France) Heimberger Blanc de Noirs NV
July 13, 2021
Concha y Toro, Marchigüe (Colchagua Valley, Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva “Serie Riberas” 2019
July 13, 2021
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Friulano 2019
June 15, 2021
Colmello di Grotta, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Ribolla Gialla 2018
June 15, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg (California) Dry Chenin Blanc 2018
June 8, 2021
Livon, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Bianco “Cavezzo” 2018
June 8, 2021
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Friulano 2019
June 8, 2021
Colmello di Grotta, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Ribolla Gialla 2018
June 8, 2021
Geografico, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Borgo alla Terra” 2020
June 8, 2021
Teruzzi, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Isola Bianca” 2020
June 8, 2021
Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Campo della Pieve” 2018
June 8, 2021
Gustave Lorentz, Crémant d’Alsace (France) Brut NV
June 8, 2021
Gustave Lorentz, Crémant d’Alsace (France) Brut Rosé NV
June 8, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg (California) Dry Chenin Blanc 2018
June 1, 2021
Saracina, Redwood Valley (Mendocino County, California) “Winter’s Edge” 2018
June 1, 2021
Donnafugata, Etna Bianco DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Sul Vulcano” 2018
June 1, 2021
Donnafugata, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Sul Vulcano” 2017
June 1, 2021
Donnafugata, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Fragore” 2017
June 1, 2021
Gustave Lorentz, Crémant d’Alsace (France) Brut NV
June 1, 2021
Gustave Lorentz, Crémant d’Alsace (France) Brut Rosé NV
June 1, 2021
Hugues Beaulieu / Kysela Père et Fils, Picpoul de Pine (Languedoc, France) 2019
May 25, 2021
Tormaresca, Salento IGT (Puglia, Italy) Primitivo “Torcicoda” 2017
May 18, 2021
Hugues Beaulieu / Kysela Père et Fils, Picpoul de Pine (Languedoc, France) 2019
May 18, 2021
Palmer & Co, Champagne (France) Brut Réserve NV
May 18, 2021
Palmer & Co, Champagne (France) Blanc de Blancs, Brut NV
May 18, 2021
Georges DuBoeuf, Morgon (Beaujolais, France) Côte du Py “Jean-Ernest Descombes” 2019
May 18, 2021
Georges DuBoeuf, Juliénas (Beaujolais, France) “Château des Capitans” 2019
May 18, 2021
Tapiz, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec San Pablo Vineyard 2018
May 18, 2021
Tapiz, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) San Pablo Vineyard “Selección de Barricas” 2012
May 18, 2021
Zolo, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
May 18, 2021
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2019
May 4, 2021
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) “GSM” 2018
May 4, 2021
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) “SMP” 2018
May 4, 2021
Steele Wines, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Parmelee Hill Vineyard 2018
May 4, 2021
Villa Matilde, Falerno del Massico DOC (Campania, Italy) 2016
May 4, 2021
Villa Matilde, Campania IGP (Italy) Aglianico “Rocca dei Leoni” 2017
May 4, 2021
Tenuta Sant’Anna, Prosecco Rosé DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2020
April 27, 2021
Tenuta di Arceno, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
April 27, 2021
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC (Abruzzo, Italy) “Riparossso” 2019
April 27, 2021
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC (Abruzzo, Italy) “Ilico” 2018
April 27, 2021
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (Abruzzo, Italy) “Lumeggio di Rosso” 2019
April 27, 2021
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG (Abruzzo, Italy) Riserva “Zanna” 2015
April 27, 2021
Côté Mas, Crémant de Limoux (Languedoc, France) NV
April 27, 2021
Château Surain, Bordeaux (France) 2019
April 27, 2021
Los Vascos, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Chardonnay 2020
April 27, 2021
Los Vascos, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon “Cromas” Gran Reserva 2018
April 27, 2021
I Saltari, Valpolicella Superiore DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2015
April 6, 2021
Grignano, Chianti Rufina DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
April 6, 2021
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) “Triolet 2018
March 30, 2021
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Barbera 2018
March 30, 2021
Sarah’s Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay 2018
March 30, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay DCV Block 10 2019
March 30, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
March 30, 2021
Vigna Petrussa, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Friulano 2019
March 30, 2021
Fattoria Varramista, Toscana IGP (Tuscany, Italy) “Frasca” 2015
March 30, 2021
Fondo Antico, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Grillo “Parlante” 2019
March 30, 2021
Tenute Soletta, Vermentino di Sardegna (Sardinia, Italy) “Sardo” 2019
March 30, 2021
Tenute Soletta, Cannonau di Sardegna (Sardinia, Italy) “Sardo” 2016
March 30, 2021
Celli, Bertinaro Romagna DOC (Emilia Romagna) Sangiovese Riserva, “Bron & Rusèval” 2017
March 30, 2021
David Paige Wines, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay 2018
March 23, 2021
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2019
March 23, 2021
Il Colle, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Brut NV
March 23, 2021
Isola Augusta, Trevenezie IGP (Veneto, Italy) Schioppettino 2019
March 23, 2021
CaselFarneto, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore (Marche, Italy) Verdicchio “Fontevecchia” 2017
March 23, 2021
Lunae Bosoni, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino “Etichetta Grigia” (Grey Label) 2020
March 23, 2021
Masciarelli, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) Trebbiano “Marina Cvetic” Riserva 2018
March 23, 2021
Center of Effort, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay “Effort” 2017
March 16, 2021
Center of Effort, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay “Center of Effort” 2015
March 16, 2021
Sosie, Moon Mountain District (Sonoma County, California) Cavedale Vineyard Red Blend 2017
March 16, 2021
Bodegas Torres, Catalunya DO (Spain) “Viña Sol” 2019
March 16, 2021
Angelini, Prosecco Rosé DOC (Veneto, Italy) Brut 2020
March 16, 2021
Donnafugata, Etna Bianco DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Sul Vulcano” 2018
March 16, 2021
Miguel Torres, Central Valley (Chile) Sauvignon Blanc “Las Mulas” Reserva 2019
March 16, 2021
Miguel Torres, Maipo Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon “Cordillera de los Andes” Reserva Especial 2017
March 16, 2021
Miguel Torres, Curicó Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Vines “Manso de Velasco” 2013
March 16, 2021
Miguel Torres, Central Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon “Las Mulas” Reserva 2019
March 16, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2018
March 9, 2021
Col d’Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2016
March 9, 2021
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir “Russian River Selection” 2018
March 2, 2021
Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Coeur de Vigne” 2017
March 2, 2021
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
March 2, 2021
Michèle Capdepon, Blanquette de Limoux (Languedoc, France) Brut NV
March 2, 2021
Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “Ste. Claire” 2019
March 2, 2021
Bodega Trivento, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec Reserve 2019
March 2, 2021
Raeburn Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
February 23, 2021
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Meritage 2018
February 23, 2021
Ai Galli, Delle Venezie DOC (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019
February 23, 2021
Cantina Kaltern, Kalterersee Classico Superiore DOC (Alto Adige, Italy) “Quintessenz” 2017
February 23, 2021
Celli, Romagna Albana Secco DOCG (Italy) “I Croppi” 2019
February 23, 2021
Domaine Antonin Guyon, Delle Venezie DOC (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019
February 23, 2021
Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
February 16, 2021
Thierry Germain / Domaine des Roches Neuves, Saumur Champigny (Loire Valley, France) Clos de L’Échelier 2018
February 16, 2021
Château de Corcelles, Vin de France (France) Gamay “Les Copains d’Abord” 2018
February 16, 2021
Louis Max, Côtes-du-Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2018
February 9, 2021
Château de la Maltroye, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos du Château de la Maltroye 2018
February 9, 2021
Gallina de Piel, Empordà (Catalonia, Spain) “Roca del Crit” 2018
February 2, 2021
Gallina de Piel, Calatayud (Aragón, Spain) “Mimetic” 2018
February 2, 2021
Herdade do Esporão, Vinho Regional Alentejano (Portugal) “Monte Velho” 2019
February 2, 2021
Cantina Sanpaolo, Greco di Tufo DOCG (Campania, Italy) 2017
February 2, 2021
New Bordeaux Varieties
January 27, 2021
Il Poggiolo, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
January 26, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2018
January 26, 2021
Anselmo Mendes, Monção e Melgaço (Vinho Verde, Portugal) Alvarinho “Muros Antigos” 2019
January 26, 2021
Anselmo Mendes, Monção e Melgaço (Vinho Verde, Portugal) “Alvarinho Contacto” 2019
January 26, 2021
Donnafugata, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) “Tancredi” 2016
January 26, 2021
Donnafugata, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (Sicily, Italy) “Floramundi” 2017
January 26, 2021
Jean Pascal et Fils, Puligny-Montrachet (Burgundy, France) “Les Enseignères” 2019
January 26, 2021
Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, Meursault (Burgundy, France) “Les Grands Charrons” 2018
January 26, 2021
Domaine Paul Pernot et ses Fils, Bourgogne Blanc Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2019
January 26, 2021
Domaine Lamarche, Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Chaumes 2018
January 26, 2021
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Symmetry” Meritage 2016
January 19, 2021
Fanetti – Tenuta S. Agnese, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Riserva 2015
January 19, 2021
Buli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Estate 44” 2016
January 19, 2021
Buli, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese “515” 2016
January 19, 2021
Piper-Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Brut Cuvée NV
January 19, 2021
Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) Clos du Roy 2018
January 19, 2021
Domaine René Leclerc, Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) Clos Prieur 2018
January 19, 2021
Château de la Maltroye, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos du Château de la Maltroye 2018
January 19, 2021
Gilles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Duresses Jeanne-Marie de Champs Selection 2018
January 19, 2021
Merry Edwards Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
January 5, 2021
Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2017
January 5, 2021
Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
January 5, 2021
Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch 2018
January 5, 2021
Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2018
January 5, 2021
Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Olivet Lane 2018
January 5, 2021
Jean Féray et Fils, Savigny-les-Beaune (Burgundy, France) “Sous La Cabotte” 2018
January 5, 2021
Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Argentina) “Nicolás Catena Zapata” 2016
January 5, 2021
Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV
December 29, 2020
Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) “Réserve” Brut NV
December 29, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate, “Pommard Clone” 2017
December 22, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate, “Clone 667” 2017
December 22, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Tanto Manta” 2017
December 22, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Malbec 2017
December 22, 2020
Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, France) 2017
December 22, 2020
Gallina de Piel, Ribeiro (Galicia, Spain) “Manar dos Seixas” 2018
December 15, 2020
Bodega del Abad, Bierzo DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia “Abad Dom Bueno” 2016
December 15, 2020
Cecchi, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Riserva di Famiglia” 2016
December 15, 2020
Cecchi, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Valore di Famiglia” 2016
December 15, 2020
Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC (Italy) “Marina Cvetic” 2016
December 15, 2020
Masciarelli, Colline Teramane DOCG (Abruzzo, Italy) “Marina Cvetic Iskra” 2015
December 15, 2020
Claudie Jobard, Rully (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) Montagne La Folie 2018
December 15, 2020
Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) Chardonnay Musqué Les Favières 2018
December 15, 2020
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard 2017
December 8, 2020
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard 2017
December 8, 2020
Bodegas Pinea del Duero, Ribera del Duero (Spain) Tempranillo “Pinea” 2017
December 8, 2020
Pazos de Rey, Monterrei DO (Galicia, Spain) Godello “Pazo de Monterrey” 2019
December 8, 2020
Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) “CARO” 2017
December 8, 2020
Résonance, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018
December 1, 2020
Talbott Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown 2017
December 1, 2020
Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Blanc de Blancs, Brut NV
December 1, 2020
Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) Rosé Réserve NV
December 1, 2020
Tamarack Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) “Firehouse Red” 2017
November 24, 2020
Mullan Road Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Red Wine Blend 2016
November 24, 2020
Domaine du Château de Messey, Mâcon Cruzille (Mâconnais, Burgundy, France) Clos des Avoueries 2017
November 24, 2020
Domaine Antonin Guyon, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) “La Justice” 2017
November 24, 2020
Domaine Antonin Guyon, Chambolle-Musigny (Burgundy, France) “Les Cras” 2017
November 24, 2020
Château de La Chaize, Brouilly (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2017
November 24, 2020
Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Badiòla” 2017
November 17, 2020
Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Vicoregio 36” 2017
November 17, 2020
Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Castello Fonterutoli” 2017
November 17, 2020
Bouvet Ladubay, Loire Valley (France) Rosé Excellence, Brut NV
November 10, 2020
Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, Saint-Aubin (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017
November 10, 2020
Maison Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé (Mâconnais, Burgundy, France) 2017
November 10, 2020
Maison Louis Jadot, Santenay (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2018
November 10, 2020
Domaine Dominique Guyon, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits (Burgundy, France) “Les Dames de Vergy” 2018
November 10, 2020
Maison Joseph Drouhin, Rully (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2018
November 3, 2020
Parent, Monthélie Blanc (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017
November 3, 2020
Domaine Guilhem et Jean Hugues Goisot, Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre (Burgundy, France) Gueules de Loup 2017
November 3, 2020
Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Bourgogne Blanc Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2017
November 3, 2020
Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2015
November 3, 2020
Domaine Bart, Marsannay (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France) “Les Finottes” 2018
November 3, 2020
Château de la Maltroye, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2017
November 3, 2020
Domaine Jean et Giles Lafouge, Auxey-Duresses (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) 2017
November 3, 2020
Firesteed, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2019
October 27, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Russian River Selection” 2018
October 27, 2020
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Estate 2019
October 27, 2020
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2017
October 27, 2020
Ridge Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “Lytton Springs” 2018
October 27, 2020
Col d’Orcia, Sant’Antimo DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso Col d’Orcia” 2014
October 27, 2020
Travaglino, Oltrepò Pavese DOC (Lombardy, Italy) Pinot Nero Poggio della Butinera Riserva 2015
October 27, 2020
Champagne Devaux, Champagne (France) “Augusta” Brut NV
October 27, 2020
Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec “Aruma” 2018
October 27, 2020
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
October 20, 2020
Raeburn Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
October 20, 2020
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Signature” 2016
October 20, 2020
Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release 2017
October 20, 2020
Agricola Punica, Isola del Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) “Barrua” 2015
October 20, 2020
Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau (Germany) Riesling Silberlack Trocken GG 2018
October 20, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Viognier 2018
October 13, 2020

ABOUT

Michael Apstein, an award winning wine writer (see bio), contributes to a variety of publications. Readers can find all of his wine writings on this website.

Recent Articles

Profile: Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli, Toscana IGT “Siepi” 2019
January 21, 2022
2016 Brunello di Montalcino: Don’t Miss Them
January 5, 2022
Boston Sunday Globe: What better place to learn about Greek wines?
December 19, 2021
2019 Burgundies: A Mixed Bag
December 8, 2021
From Decanter Magazine: Wine and Digestion
November 29, 2021
From Canada’s Quench Magazine: Perfect Pairings – Ecstacy or Agony?
November 26, 2021
Drouhin’s Clos des Mouches Blanc: Created by an Act of God
November 17, 2021
The 2019 Cru Beaujolais Releases
October 5, 2021
Single Vineyard versus Multi-Vineyard Blends
September 2, 2021
Castellare di Castellina (IGT Toscana) “I Sodi di S. Niccolò” 2017 (Imported by Winebow, $85) 97 Points
August 18, 2021
What am I Drinking Now? Pernot Belicard
August 12, 2021
Rosé-Nothing but Rosé
July 28, 2021
What Am I Drinking Now? Ridge Vineyards 1994 Monte Bello
July 21, 2021
Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato: An Overlooked Gem in Piedmont
July 21, 2021
Costières de Nîmes: Overlooked Southern Rhône Gem
June 30, 2021
Look to Collio for White Wines for Summer
June 24, 2021
Look to Collio for White Wines for Summer
June 15, 2021
Etna Erupts
June 1, 2021
Terroir is Alive and Well in Barolo
April 27, 2021
2016 Brunello di Montalcino: Don’t Miss Them
March 30, 2021
From Decanter Magazine, “Domaine Du Cellier Aux Moines”
March 4, 2021
The Joys of Exploring Italian Wines
February 24, 2021
New Bordeaux Varieties
January 27, 2021
A Guiltless Way to Enjoy Sauternes
January 12, 2021
Changes and Consistency at Merry Edwards
January 6, 2021
Gifts for Wine Lovers…or for Those Who Want to be Wine Lovers
December 9, 2020
Castello di Fonterutoli, Leading the Way
November 26, 2020
In Praise of Regional and Village Burgundy…or, Where to Find Value
November 4, 2020
A Rogue in Oregon
October 7, 2020
Pouilly-Fuissé Vineyards Finally Get Premier Cru Status
September 30, 2020
Site Trumps Everything
August 26, 2020
A Winery in…L.A.?
July 22, 2020
Decanter July 2020: Apstein on Value Burgundies
July 7, 2020
Bichot is Back
June 16, 2020
Focusing on Terroir, Following Burgundy’s Lead
May 13, 2020
From Canada’s Quench Magazine: En Primeur has stood the test of time…
April 11, 2020
Case for Quarantine 2.0
April 8, 2020
Case for Quarantine 2.0
April 8, 2020
Dr. Apstein’s Case for Quarantine
March 16, 2020
What is the new Bourgogne Côte d’Or ‘appellation’?
March 14, 2020
Brunello 2015: Less is More
March 4, 2020
Burgundy’s 2018 Vintage: The Importance of Harvest Date
January 1, 2020
From Canada’s Quench Magazine: Champagne—A Wine for All Seasons
December 19, 2019
From Canada’s Quench Magazine: Bordeaux Seconds
December 19, 2019
Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers
December 4, 2019
Mixed Vintage News from Burgundy
November 20, 2019
Tuscany’s Maremma: Italy’s Wild West, in More Ways Than One
November 5, 2019
Age Matters
October 9, 2019
New and Entirely Different by Michael Apstein for Quench Magazine
October 7, 2019
A Star on Long Island
September 11, 2019
An Amber Standout from Georgia
August 21, 2019
Saumur: Home to Fabulous Dry Chenin Blanc
August 14, 2019
Beaujolais: A Versatile Wine
July 17, 2019
Update from Burgundy: Hot, But Not 2003…At Least Not Yet
July 10, 2019
A New Designation for an Established Star
July 7, 2019
Affordable Burgundy by Michael Apstein from Canada’s Quench Magazine
July 4, 2019
Surprising Whites for the Rosé Season
June 19, 2019
Terroir in Bordeaux
May 22, 2019
Guigal: The Birth of a Star in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
April 24, 2019
Chianti Classico: The Tale of Two Vintages
March 28, 2019
Brunello di Montalcino 2014: Not as Bad as it Sounds
February 27, 2019
A unique way to learn about sake
February 25, 2019
Léoville-Poyferré: Another Super Second?
January 30, 2019
It’s not a Gambal…It Works
January 11, 2019
The Mother of All Wine Auctions
January 2, 2019
The 2017 Burgundies
December 5, 2018
Chianti Classico: The Times They are A-Changing
November 6, 2018
Meerlust’s Rubicon: A South African Icon
October 10, 2018
The Conundrum of Assigning Points
September 19, 2018
In the October 2018 Decanter, Michael Apstein examines Don Melchor: 23 vintages from inception to current release
September 11, 2018
Marchesi Frescobaldi: ‘When you prune, you get to know the plants’
August 14, 2018
Alternatives to Rosé, Even in Provence
July 18, 2018
An Interesting Rarity from Burgundy
July 2, 2018
Will Chinese Wine be as Successful as Chinese Food?
June 20, 2018
Muscadet is Morphing
May 23, 2018
2015 White Burgundies: Marvelous for Current Drinking
April 25, 2018
Decanter May 2018: APSTEIN EXPLAINS WHY IT’S TIME TO LOOK AT SOAVE AGAIN
April 10, 2018
Bourgogne Magazine January 2018: AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL APSTEIN
March 29, 2018
Awful Weather in Burgundy, But Some Awesome Wines from 2016
March 28, 2018
Brunello di Montalcino 2013: The Virtue of Acidity
February 28, 2018
2015 Bordeaux: A Vintage to Buy
January 31, 2018
Wines from…Where? Striving for Excellence in Morocco
January 3, 2018
The Mother of All Wine Auctions
December 6, 2017
Grignolino: A Rare but Exciting Choice for Thanksgiving
November 8, 2017
Nizza: A New Italian DOCG Worth Remembering
October 11, 2017
The Most Beautiful Wine Region That You’ve Never Heard Of…And They Make Good Wine, Too
September 13, 2017
No Rosé, Please…Just Chill the Red
August 16, 2017
The ‘Cru’ of Soave: Another Attempt to Resurrect the Region
July 19, 2017
The New Beaujolais, but Definitely Not Beaujolais Nouveau
June 20, 2017
Canadian Pinot Noir: Who Knew?
May 24, 2017
Lugana: The Perfect Summertime White
April 26, 2017
2015 Burgundies: Superb for Both Colors…Don’t Miss Them
March 29, 2017
The Renaissance at Jessiaume: A Multi-National Collaboration
March 1, 2017
Bordeaux’s 2014s: An Excellent, Well-Priced Vintage
February 1, 2017
Merry Edwards Makes Marvelous Pinot Noir
January 25, 2017
Decanter Magazine – Understanding Alcohol Units
January 11, 2017
A Champagne Article After the Holidays? What is He Thinking?
January 4, 2017
Is It Terroir or National Origin? Burgundy in Oregon
December 7, 2016
A Game-Changing Development in Beaujolais
November 27, 2016
Umbria: Italy’s Forgotten Region (Until Now)
November 9, 2016

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