Category: Wine Reviews

2017 Weingut Leitz, Pinot Noir Rosé Sekt Brut, Rheingau Sparkling Wine, Germany.The lightly leesy Leitz Rosé Sekt is made from 100% de-stemmed Pinot Noir grapes from the Rheingau’s middle part…

2015 Timo Mayer, Pinot Noir, Close Planted, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.The sexy red and blue fruited ruby red hued Close Planted Pinot Noir from Timo Mayer is sourced from one…

2014 Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier d’Or, Brut Champagne, Blances Voies, Rilly-la-Montagne 1er Cru, France.The thrilling 2014 vintage Brut Grand Cellier d’Or by Laurent Champs of Champagne Vilmart & Cie…

2015 Parsonage Village Vineyard, Dario & Bixby Reserve, Carmel Valley Estate, Monterey County.The inky dark, purple/black and garnet edged Dario & Bixby Reserve is all estate blend of Merlot and…

2017 Giuseppe Ellena, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.It’s a thrill to discover new producers, like Giuseppe Ellena of Cuneo, Piedmonte, where young winemaker Mateo Ellena is crafting some interesting wines,…

2015 Cameron Winery, Nebbiolo, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The remarkable Cameron Nebbiolo reminds me a lot of Boca or Ghemme offerings from the Alto Piedmonte with its beautiful bouquet and nice acidity,…

2018 Dirty & Rowdy, Mourvedre “Familiar” California.The Mourvèdre Familiar, by Dirt & Rowdy is a barrel selection of all the vineyards they work with and is, as Hardy Wallace, winemaker,…

n.v. Bodegas La Cigarrera, Manzanilla Dry Sherry, D.O. Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain.One of my favorite sipping dry Sherry bottlings is La Cigarrera’s brisk and salty Manzanilla from the Sanlucar…

2016 Odonata, Cabernet Sauvignon, Prolific Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.Odonata, on the River Road wine trail, in Monterey County is an up and coming winery and the latest releases are really…

2017 Comando G, Garnacha, La Bruja Rozas, Vino de Pueblo, Valle del Tietar, Sierra de Gredos, Vinos de Madrid D.O., Spain.The talented duo of Dani Landi and Fernando Garcia are…