Category: Wine Reviews

2006 Schloss Schonborn, Riesling, Kabinett, Estate, Rheingau Germany. The 2004 and 2006 vintages in Germany often get overlooked, but they have turned out very nicely and there are many fine…

El Maestro Sierra, Fino Sherry, Jerez de la Fonterra, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain. This bright and dry Fino Sherry is pretty, vibrant and crisp, perfect for tapas and summer sipping. El Maestro…

2010 Domaine du Coulet, Cornas “Brise Cailloux” Northern Rhone, France. This beautiful and layered 100% Syrah from Cornas is really coming together nicely and looks set for a long gorgeous…

2012 Don Ventura, Ribeira Sacra DO, Vina do Burato, Spain. From the Ribeira Sacra “sacred slopes” this pure Mencia is a vibrant and impressive wine, crafted by the Losada family…

2013 Château du Rouet, Rose, Esterelle, Cotes de Provence, France. A warm summer day, an outside bistro table and a nice book, and a few hours to enjoy a fresh…

n.v. Alexander Jules, Fino Sherry “22|85” Bottled May 2013, Bodegas Sanchez Romate, Jerez de la Frontera, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain. Alex (Jules) Russan is a Sherry fiend and absolute believer in all…

2012 Hilberg-Pasquero, Vareij, Vino Rosso, Piedmonte, Italy. I know I just reviewed the 2011, but it sold out lightening fast, and the 2012 Vareij is here and it is just…

n.v. Equipo Navazos, Sherry, La Bota de Amontillado no. 37, Hijos de Rainera Pérez Marín “Navazos” Sanlucar de Barrameda, Jerez-Xérès DO, Spain. This unbelievable Sherry is drop dead gorgeous and…

2012 Patz & Hall, Pinot Noir, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast. James Hall’s latest release from the team at Patz & Hall (celebrating their 25th year) is a blockbuster Pinot…

2012 Stolpman, Angeli, Syrah, Ballard Canyon. The Angeli is Stolpman’s ultimate Syrah, it is their best of the best coming from their best barrel selections and from most own rooted…