Category: Wine Reviews

2018 Weingut Meyer-Näkel, Pinot Noir “Estate” Ahr, Germany.The famous Mayer-Näkel estate has gone through a seamless transition from the legendary “Red Baron” Werner Näkel, who is credited for making the…

2018 Domaine M. et C. Lapierre, Morgon Roche du Py, Cuvee Camille, Cru Beaujolais, France.The ripe and dark fruited 2018 Morgon Roche du Py “Cuvée Camille”, named for the late…

2018 Cruse Wine Co., Tannat, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino County.While Michael Cruse is most known for his fabulous sparkling wines, including his cult Ultramarine methode Champenoise and his seriously delicious…

2019 Hundred Suns Winery, Chardonnay, Old Eight Cut, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The beautifully crisp and energetic Old Eight Cut Chardonnay by Hundred Suns Winery is an outstanding, Chablis like wine that…

nv Andre Clouet, Brut Nature, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru Champagne “Silver” A Bouzy, France.The beautiful “Silver” Andre Clouet 100% Pinot Noir non-vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs is one…

2019 COS, Frappato, Terre Siciliane IGP, Vittoria, Sicily, Italy.Giambattista Cilia and Giusto Occhipinti’s COS winery is celebrating its 40th harvest with this lovely vintage of their iconic bottling of Frappato,…

nv Nanclares y Prieto Viticultures, A Senda Vermella, Vino Tinto, Galicia, Spain.This unique non-vintage, ultra low alcohol crisp red, A Senda Vermella, is from grapes sourced vines in the Val…

2018 Jean-Louis Dutraive – Domaine de la Grand’Cour, Fleurie “Clos de la Grand’Cour” Cru Beaujolais, France.This remarkable wine is one of the best and most iconic in the world, yes,…

1997 Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel, Nervo Vineyard, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County.I usually review new or current release wines, but this was too good an opportunity to miss, a perfectly cellared bottle…

2017 Guimaro, Mencia, Camino Real, Ribeira Sacra D.O. Galicia, Spain.One of my favorite producers and wines, Guimaro, made by Pedro Rodriguez, makes red and white wines in the Ribeira Sacra…