Category: Wine Reviews

2019 Morgan Winery, Albarino, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County.The bright, fresh and salty crisp Morgan Albarino is a great Summer wine and shows off plenty of varietal character and nuance to…

2019 Kelley Fox Wines, Pinot Noir, Mirabai, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The brilliantly vivid and gemstone ruby hued 2019 Mirabai Pinot Noir from the hugely talented Kelley Fox is just…

2017 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Red Burgundy, France.The steady and well regardad Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy is run by Gerard Harmand and his son, Philippe, this family-run estate that was originally founded in…

Latest Review 2020 Tablas Creek, Patelin de Tablas Rosé, Paso Robles.This Patelin de Tablas Rosé is one of the standard bearers of dry California Rosés and remains one of the…

2019 Weingut Brundlmayer, Riesling “Terrassen” Kamptal, Austria.The lime scented and flavored dry 2019 Riesling Terrassen showcases the best qualities of Austrian versions of this grape adding zesty kumquat, green apple,…

2020 Domaine du Gros ‘Noré, Bandol Rosé, Provence, France.It is my Summer ritual to begin Summer with a Bandol Rosé and that has now become official with this beautiful Domaine…

2018 Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel, Pagani Ranch, Sonoma Valley.The rich, dark purple and deep fruited 2018 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel leads with a classic black raspberry, crushed flowers and brambly spiciness…

2016 G.D. Vayjra, Barolo, Coste di Rose, Piedmonte, Italy.Readers of my reviews will certainly know about G.D. Vajra, one of my favorite producers in the world and one of Barolo’s…

2020 Martha Stoumen, Vermentino, Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County.This beautiful and textural white from Martha Stoumen is crafted from 100% Vermentino from the Venturi Vineyard in Mendocino County, it is her…

2019 Hundred Suns, Pinot Noir, Shea Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.One of my favorite Oregon wines, the Hundred Suns Shea Pinot, is a knockout in this worrisome vintage and…