Category: Wine Reviews

2011 Charles Joguet, Chinon “Les Petites Roches” Loire Valley, France. On a night where Kermit Lynch was signing his books, the 25th anniversary edition of his famous “Adventues on the…

2012 Weingut Selbach-Oster, Riesling, Zeltinger Schlossberg, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany. A beautiful Riesling, the 2012 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett is a showcase of detail, history and class with exotic tropical touches…

2010 Stewart, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. Paul Hobbs has made the Stewart wines since the beginning and they are consistently delicious and well made, this new 2010 is in fact…

2012 Siduri, Pinot Noir “Pisoni Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands. Adam Lee’s Pisoni Pinot has been a legend since the 1999 vintage, and he has made some great wines over the…

2010 Chateau La Tour Figeac, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux, France. A classic blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc fermented in a combination of stainless steel and…

2012 Daniel Chotard, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. The vintage 2012 for Loire white wines is proving a huge hit, a major success considering all the problems with weather and crops,…

2012 Bedrock Wine Company, Evangelho Vineyard Heritage, Old Vines, Contra Costa County. This wine is a true California all-star, a wine that could only be from California and tastes like…

2007 Bartolo-Mascarello, Barolo DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. Absolutely sensational and gorgeous, this is near to perfection in every way, hats off to the Mascarello team, especially Maria Teresa Mascarello for making…

2012 Johann Michel, Cuvee Grain Noir, Cornas Young Vines, Rhone Valley, France. This 100% Syrah from 100% Cornas (young vines) is a beautiful cool climate Syrah with no oak at…

2011 Kongsgaard, Chardonnay, Napa Valley. John Kongsgaard’s Chardonnays are legendary, and the 2011 will certainly be a huge success, and it will sell out faster than you can read this,…