Category: Wine Articles

2011 Lucia, Syrah “Garys’ Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands. It is not so much a secret anymore how good the Syrah is from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and especially when crafted…

2010 Philippe Pacalet, Pommard AC, Red Burgundy, France. I may have mentioned Pacalet a few times, may even have reviewed his wines a few times, maybe this wine too, but…

1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter, Riesling, Graacher Himmelreich, Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany. This little Mosel Kabinett from Max Ferd. Richter is still drinking delightful at 22 years old and is an…

1996 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Premier Cru Classe des Graves, First Growth, Red Bordeaux, France. Wow, what a special treat this was, to taste a fantastic mature Haut-Brion, I am thrilled…

2010 Pithon-Paille, Bourgueil “Grands Monts” Val de Loire, Cabernet Franc, France. The Grands Monts by Pithon-Paille is a wonderful expression of terroir and varietal Cabernet Franc with persistent flavors and…

2010 Brovia, Dolcetto D’ Alba DOC, Vignavillej, Piedmonte, Italy. This serious and stylish Dolcetto is a go to red for pleasing a whole table of hungry people, everyone can enjoy…

2010 Domaine Brunely, Vacqueryras “Tour aux Cailles” Rhone Red, France. This southern Rhone red, a cuvee of Grenache and Syrah, is a real spicy and savory wine with a nice…

N.V. Marion-Bosser, Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru Champagne, a Hautvillers Marne, France. This is a beautifully crafted small production artisan Champagne, made by mother and daughter team, Elodie…

2012 Catina Terlan, Winkl, Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Adige, Italy. (Terlano) As a huge fan of this winery in Alto Adige, I am always excited to taste new releases and or…

2009 Bodegas y Vinedos, Alion, Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia, Spain. The Alion by Vega Sicilia is one of Spain’s glorious reds from the famed Ribera del Duero and made…