Category: Wine Reviews

2022 Domaine de Triennes, Rosé, IGP Mediterranee, France.Made from a blend of mostly Cinsault, plus Grenache, along with a small dose of Syrah and uniquely some Merlot, the 2022 Triennes…

2020 Weingut Maximin Grünhaus – Von Schubert, Riesling Trocken, Schloss, VDP Gutswein, Ruwer-Mosel, Germany.The new label “Schloss” replaces the “Monopol” Riesling and is produced with the same fruit as before,…

2017 Vincent, Pinot Noir, Zenith Vineyard, Eola-Amity AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The 2017 Zenith Pinot by Vincent is still full of life and energy with bright cherry and strawberry fruits, warm…

2019 Domaine Paterianakis, Vidiano, Protected Geographical Indication, White Wine, Island of Crete, Greece.Brand new to me and delicious, Domaine Paterianakis from the Greek Island of Crete makes this crisp and…

2020 Domaine Jean-Paul, Corinne & Loïc Jamet, Côte Rôtie “Fructus Voluptas” Northern Rhone, France.Jean-Paul Jamet, who is joined today at Domaine Jamet, by both his wife, Corinne, and his son,…

2022 I. Brand & Family Winery, Arneis, Vista Verde Vineyard, San Benito County.The Arneis, which debuted in Ian Brand’s lineup in 2020, is a lighter bodied white wine that has…

2020 Nanclares y Prieto, Albarino “Pergola Dandelion” Ollando a Terra, Salnés, Rias Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain.The entry level, all stainless steel fermented and aged, Dandelion cuvée Albarino from Nanclares y…

2019 Desire Lines Wine Co, Mourvèdre, Experimental Series #5 The General – Bedrock Vineyard, Sonoma Valley.The truly outstanding Desire Lines Wine Co, Experimental Series #5 – Bedrock Vineyard Mourvèdre starts…

2020 Bodegas y Vinedos Artuke, Paso las Mañas, Rioja Tinto, Paraje el Chorro, Rioja, Spain.The deep red/garnet 2020 Artuke Paso las Mañas Rioja Tinto is the most serious, rustic and…

2019 Cantina Lilliu, Syrah, Prexu, Rosso IGT, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinina, Italy.Cantina Lilliu, run by Pietro Lilliu, is a small family winery based in Marmilla, an area that isn’t widely…