Category: Wine Reviews

2011 Raul Perez, Prieto Picudo, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Y Leon, Spain. The rare Prieto Picudo is an odd varietal with high acid, high tannin and slightly oval…

2014 Alexana, Chardonnay, Terroir Series, Willamette Valley, Oregon. This pretty and ripe Oregon Chardonnay by Dr. Revana’s Alexana winery/label in the Willamette Valley shows classic apple/pear and lemony fruits, light…

2011 J. Rochioli, Pinot Noir, West Block, Russian River Valley. Picked out of the cellar on a whim to share with my brother and nephew, the 2011 Rochioli West Block…

2012 Morlet Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Coteaux Nobles, Sonoma Coast. Luc Morlet’s fine and elegant Coteaux Nobles Pinot Noir 2012 is showing signs of quick maturity that might mean you’ll…

2012 von Hovel, Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Saar Germany. Since taking over this historic estate in 2010 Max von Kunow has taken von Hovel into a new era with organic farming…

2015 Shared Notes, Sauvignon Blanc “Les Pierres qui decident” Russian River Valley. This might be a contender for American white wine of the year! I’ll go on record, I’m usually…

2014 Domaine Charles Audion, Bourgogne Rouge, France. This bright ruby/garnet colored Burgundy is wonderfully sweet fruited and juicy fresh with nice detail, life and almost surprising length, making this Charles…

n.v. Maison Louis de Grenelle, Saumur Brut Rose, “Corail” Sparkling Wine, Loire Valley, France. This is a brilliant organic Brut 100% Cabernet Franc from the Saumur region of France’s Loire…

2016 Alma de Cattleya, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County. From Bibiana Gonzalez Rave-Pisoni’s second label Alma de Cattleya this pretty Rosé of Pinot Noir, crafted from cool climate Sonoma…

2015 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren Cuvee Speciale des Vignettes, Cru Classe, Cotes de Provence Rosé, France. One of the most interesting wines in France, the Clos Cibonne Tibouren is a light…