Category: Wine Articles

2012 Ridge, Chardonnay, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains. Ridge Vineyards continues to produce fine and wonderful Chardonnay without much fuss or attention, certainly this is because of their success with their…

2011 Manincor, Reserva del Conte, Lagrein-Merlot-Cabernet, Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso IGT, Alto Adige, Italy. This beautiful and expressive red comes from Manincor’s estate and Panholzer sites, both with perfect facing…

2010 Janzen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley. The Jansen by Bacio Divino Cellars, made by Claus Janzen with his son Kyle along with winemaker Kirk Venge is…

2012 M. Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais, France. One of the most sought after wines in the world, and who’d have thought, an old vine Gamay would attract so much attention,…

2012 Domaine Savary, Chablis, Vieilles Vignes Selection, France. A racy brisk Chablis with dynamic character, the Savary Old Vine is a terrific and classic wine that offers a stunning value.…

2011 Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Bel-Air Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France. Philippe Pacalet’s new 2011 wines are a revelation and take his label to the next level, from a difficult vintage…

2012 Gérard Boulay, Sancerre Monts Damnés, Loire Valley, France. This is absolutely the best Sancerre I’ve had this last year, maybe ranking all time in fact, without question Gerard Boulay…

2012 Weingut Knebel, Riesling, Von den Terassen, Trocken, Mosel Germany. Matthias Knebel’s 2012 wines are a fantastic collection of pure Mosel Rieslings, he used stainless steel for fermentation and aging,…

2012 Arnot-Roberts, Syrah, North Coast. This is another lovely and intriguing wine for the talented duo at Arnot-Roberts, these guys are crafting some amazing wines, and this 2012 Syrah North…

2012 Colleoni, Selvarella Orcia Rosso DOC, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy. (San Maria) The latest releases from Coelleoni are sensational, especially this vibrant and exciting pure Sangiovese Grosso, a whole cluster fermented…