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Recent Reviews

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
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) “Triolet” 2017
October 13, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
October 13, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Syrah 2017
October 13, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rouge Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2017
October 13, 2020
Miolo, Vale dos Vinhedos (Brazil) Brut “Cuvée Tradition” NV
September 29, 2020
Casa Perini, Farroupilha (Serra Gaúcha, Brazil) Moscatel NV
September 29, 2020
Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Vespa” 2019
September 8, 2020
Cascina Castlet, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Litina” 2016
September 8, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2016
September 1, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Santa Maria Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard 2016
September 1, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Toboni Vineyard 2016
September 1, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard 2016
September 1, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard 2016
September 1, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard Dijon Clones 2016
September 1, 2020
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Fort Ross – Seaview (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard 2016
September 1, 2020
Sosie Wines, Sonoma County (California) Brut Nature “First Things First” 2018
August 18, 2020
Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Castelletto 2013
August 18, 2020
Palladino, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) S. Bernardo Riserva 2013
August 18, 2020
Barone Sergio, Eloro DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Sergio” 2018
August 4, 2020
Tenuta Carretta, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Bric Paradiso” Riserva 2015
August 4, 2020
Tenuta Carretta, Barbaresco DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Garassino” 2016
August 4, 2020
Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016
July 28, 2020
Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011
July 28, 2020
Bocale di Valentini, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG (Umbria, Italy) “Bocale” 2015
July 21, 2020
Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Nocio 2016
July 21, 2020
Pietro Beconcini, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Reciso” 2015
July 21, 2020
Colle Santa Mustiola di Fabio Cenni, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese Poggio ai Chiari 2011
July 21, 2020
Usiglian del Vescovo, Terre di Pisa DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Il Barbiglione” 2015
July 21, 2020
Castello La Leccia, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Bruciagna” 2015
July 21, 2020
Tua Rita, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso dei Notri” 2019
July 14, 2020
Poggioargentiera, Morellino di Scansano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Bellamarsilia” 2019
July 14, 2020
Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Villa di Capezzana” 2010
July 14, 2020
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
June 30, 2020
Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Pian della Casina “Sergioveto” 2016
June 30, 2020
Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016
June 30, 2020
Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Meursault (Burgundy, France) 2018
June 23, 2020
Domaine Adélie (Bichot), Mercurey (Burgundy, France) “Les Champs-Michaux” 2018
June 23, 2020
Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018
June 23, 2020
Domaine Long-Depaquit (Bichot), Chablis Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) “Les Clos” 2018
June 23, 2020
Domaine du Pavillon (Bichot), Pommard (Burgundy, France) “Clos des Ursulines” 2018
June 23, 2020
Château Gris (Bichot), Nuits-Saint Georges 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018
June 23, 2020
Domaine du Clos Frantin (Bichot), Echézeaux Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 2018
June 23, 2020
Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot), Domaine de Rochegrès (Bichot) (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2018
June 23, 2020
Terre del Palio, Rosso di Montalcino DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
June 16, 2020
I Magredi, Friuli Grave DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
June 16, 2020
Finca Mangato, Tupungato (Mendoza, Argentina) “Estela Perinetti” 2016
June 16, 2020
Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2017
June 9, 2020
Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2017
June 9, 2020
Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2018
June 9, 2020
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) “The Mariner” 2017
June 9, 2020
Rocca delle Macìe, Toscana IGP (Tuscany, Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon “Roccato” 2016
June 9, 2020
Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Famiglia Zingarelli” 2017
June 9, 2020
Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) “Sergio Zingarelli” 2016
June 9, 2020
Ron Rubin Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
May 26, 2020
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
May 26, 2020
Domaine Saint Gayan, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Trescartes” 2016
May 26, 2020
Jean-Luc Colombo, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Les Abeilles” 2017
May 26, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2018
May 19, 2020
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
May 19, 2020
Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
May 19, 2020
Dog Point, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
May 19, 2020
Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Pian della Casina “Sergioveto” 2016
May 19, 2020
Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige DOC (Italy) Chardonnay 2019
May 19, 2020
Domaine de Cabrials, Pays d’Oc IGP (Occitanie, France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
May 19, 2020
Langlois-Chateau, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) 2019
May 19, 2020
Langlois-Chateau, Crémant de Loire (Loire Valley, France) Brut NV
May 19, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) “GSM” 2017
May 12, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Barbera 2017
May 12, 2020
Inama, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) Vigneto di Carbonare 2017
May 12, 2020
Inama, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) Vigneto du Lot 2017
May 12, 2020
Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019
May 12, 2020
Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige (Italy) Pinot Grigio Giatl Riserva 2017
May 12, 2020
Domaine de Cabrials, Pays d’Oc IGP (Occitanie, France) Pinot Noir 2018
May 12, 2020
Domaine de Cabrials, Pays d’Oc IGP (Occitanie, France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
May 12, 2020
Siduri Wines, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2018
May 5, 2020
Siduri Wines, Santa Barbara County (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2018
May 5, 2020
Siduri Wines, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
May 5, 2020
Talenti, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
May 5, 2020
Qupé, Santa Barbara County (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Y Block 2018
April 28, 2020
Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi (California) Albarino 2019
April 28, 2020
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir Estate 2018
April 28, 2020
Mionetto, Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Dry NV
April 28, 2020
Abrigo Giovanni, Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba Superiore DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Garabei” 2017
April 28, 2020
Couly-Dutheil, Chinon (Loire Valley, France) “Les Chanteaux” 2018
April 28, 2020
Los Vascos, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
April 28, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Grenache 2016
April 21, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2016
April 21, 2020
Sebastiani, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
April 21, 2020
Bodegas Pinea del Duero, Ribera del Duero DO (Castilla y León, Spain) “17” 2017
April 21, 2020
Cantina Fratelli Pardi, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG (Umbria, Italy) “Sacrantino” 2014
April 21, 2020
Viticoltore Vini Franchetti, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) “Passorosso” 2017
April 21, 2020
River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir “Stephanie’s Cuvée” 2017
April 14, 2020
River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2018
April 14, 2020
Inama, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) Vigneti di Foscarino Vecchie Vigne 2017
April 14, 2020
Mionetto, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Extra Dry NV
April 14, 2020
Bodegas Caro, Mendoza (Argentina) “CARO” 2016
April 14, 2020
Tua Rita, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Rosso dei Notri” 2017
April 7, 2020
Tua Rita, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Perlato del Bosco” 2016
April 7, 2020
Principe Corsini, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Le Corti” 2015
April 7, 2020
Minuty, Côtes de Provence (Provence, France) “Prestige” 2019
April 7, 2020
Los Vascos, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Chardonnay 2019
April 7, 2020
Los Vascos, Colchagua Valley (Chile) “Le Dix de Los Vascos” Estate Grown 2016
April 7, 2020
Penner-Ash, McMinnville (Oregon) Old Vine Riesling Hyland Vineyard 2017
March 31, 2020
Bibi Graetz, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Bollamatta” Rosé NV
March 31, 2020
Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “L’Alberello” 2015
March 31, 2020
Khareba Winery, Kakheti (Georgia) Krakhuna 2017
March 31, 2020
Khareba Winery, Kakheti (Georgia) Saperavi 2015
March 31, 2020
Charles Heidsieck, Champagne (France) “Réserve” Brut NV
March 31, 2020
Yangarra, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Roussanne “Roux Beauté” 2017
March 31, 2020
Villa Sandi, Prosecco Treviso DOC (Veneto, Italy) “Il Fresco” NV
March 24, 2020
J. de Villebois, Touraine AOP (Loire Valley, France) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
March 24, 2020
Joseph Mellot, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) “La Chatellenie” 2018
March 24, 2020
Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire” 2017
March 24, 2020
Maison Louis Jadot, Bourgogne Blanc (Burgundy, France) “Couvent des Jacobins” 2016
March 24, 2020
Castiglion del Bosco, Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) “Gauggiole” 2016
February 25, 2020
Tenute Silvio Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
February 25, 2020
Tenute Silvio Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) Vigneto Manachiara 2015
February 25, 2020
Talenti, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
February 25, 2020
Tenute Silvio Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) Poggio Doria 2015
February 25, 2020
Villa Bucci, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG (Marche, Italy) 2014
February 25, 2020
Castello di Semivicoli, Abruzzo DOC (Italy) Pecorino 2018
February 25, 2020
Villa Sandi, Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Brut 2018
February 18, 2020
Apollonio, Salento IGP (Puglia, Italy) Negroamaro “Elfo” 2014
February 18, 2020
Bricco dei Guazzi, Piemonte DOC (Italy) Chardonnay 2017
February 18, 2020
Illuminati, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) “Spiano” 2015
February 18, 2020
J. de Villebois, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) 2018
February 11, 2020
J. de Villebois, Pouilly Fumé (Loire Valley, France) 2018
February 11, 2020
Vignobles Gunther-Chéreau, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine (Loire Valley, France) “Les Vergers” Sur Lie 2016
February 11, 2020
Naumes Family Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Tempranillo 2016
February 4, 2020
Volcanic Hills, Okanagan Valley (British Columbia, Canada) Pinot Gris 2018
February 4, 2020
Nichol Vineyard, Naramata Bench (Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada) Pinot Gris 2018
February 4, 2020
50th Parallel Estate, Okanagan Valley (British Columbia, Canada) Pinot Noir 2016
February 4, 2020
Dutton-Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Dutton Ranch, Walker Hill Vineyard 2017
January 21, 2020
Dutton-Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Rued Vineyard 2017
January 21, 2020
I Clivi, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Venezia Giulia, Italy ) Bianco 2016
January 21, 2020
Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Poggiale 2016
January 21, 2020
Domaine Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi IGT (Macedonia, Greece) White Wine 2019
January 21, 2020
Domaine Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi IGT (Macedonia, Greece) Malagouzia Single Vineyard 2019
January 21, 2020
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2017
January 14, 2020
Shooting Star, Lake County (California) Barbera 2017
January 14, 2020
Steele Stymie, Lake County (California) Merlot Founder’s Reserve, Limited Production 2016
January 14, 2020
Craggy Range, Martinborough (North Island, New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road Vineyard 2016
January 14, 2020
I Clivi, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Venezia Giulia, Italy ) Bianco 2016
January 14, 2020
Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) Il Poggiale 2016
January 14, 2020
Boutari, Santorini PDO (Greece) Assyrtiko 2018
January 7, 2020
Tselepos, Santorini PDO (Greece) Assyrtiko “Canava Chrissou” Vieilles Vignes 2016
January 7, 2020
Alpha Estate, Florina IGT (Amyndeon, Greece) Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard 2019
January 7, 2020
Domaine Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi IGT (Macedonia, Greece) White Wine 2019
January 7, 2020
Domaine Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi IGT (Macedonia, Greece) Malagouzia Single Vineyard 2019
January 7, 2020
Tsantalis Vineyards and Wineries, Mount Athos PGI (Macedonia, Greece) Xinomavro-Grenache-Limnio “Agioritiko Abaton” 2015
January 7, 2020
Dutton-Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Rued Vineyard 2017
December 24, 2019
Dutton-Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Dutton Ranch, Walker Hill Vineyard 2017
December 24, 2019
Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County (California) Blanc de Blancs NV
December 24, 2019
Scharffenberger Cellars, Mendocino County (California) “Brut Excellence” NV
December 24, 2019
Mandrarossa, Sicilia IGT (Sicily, Italy) Frappato “Costadune” 2018
December 24, 2019
Gai’a Wines, Santorini DOP (Greece) Assyrtiko Wild Ferment 2018
December 24, 2019
Artemis Karamolegos Winery, Santorini DOP (Greece) Assyrtiko 2018
December 24, 2019
Santo Wines, Santorini (Greece) Assyrtiko 2018
December 24, 2019
Tselepos, Mantinia (Peloponnese, Greece) Moschofilero 2018
December 24, 2019

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

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
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April 18, 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
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December 17, 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
Sicily: Diverse Land, Diverse Wines
October 12, 2016
Wine Fraud: More Common Than You’d Think
September 14, 2016
Robert Mondavi: The Father of California Wine
August 17, 2016
Beauty in Beaujolais: the 2015 Vintage
July 19, 2016
Decanter Magazine – August 2016
July 8, 2016
Siepi, a True Super Tuscan
June 28, 2016
Surprising Portugal
June 1, 2016
Chianti Rùfina: Wines Worth Knowing
April 6, 2016
Malbec That Makes You Think
March 9, 2016
2013 Bordeaux: Like Wagner’s Music, It’s Not as Bad as It Sounds
February 10, 2016
Decanter January 2016: The science of two alcohol free days per week
January 21, 2016
Decanter Magazine – February 2016
January 13, 2016
Beaujolais Rising
January 13, 2016
Seeing White at Château Lagrange
December 16, 2015
Decanter Magazine – Vik: a Bordeaux—Chilean Collaboration (January 2016)
December 16, 2015
How Women Transformed Champagne
November 24, 2015
All Smiles in Burgundy
November 18, 2015

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