Category: Wine Reviews

2017 Tablas Creek Vineyard, Rosé “Dianthus” Adelaida District, Paso Robles.The Mourvedre heavy, Tempier style, Dianthus Rosé by Tablas Creek is a full bodied and richer version from this Paso Robles…

2014 Pierre Peters, Cuvee Millesime L’Esprit, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France.One of the greatest and most beautiful grower producer Champagne houses, Pierre Peters, which was founded back…

2016 Domaine Marc Roy, Marsannay Blanc “Les Champs Perdrix” White Burgundy, France.I am a huge fan of Alexandrine Roy’s wines, especially her Gevrey-Chambertin reds and even her Oregon wines she…

2016 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso DOC, Sicily, Italy.The spicy Mediterranean red from Mount Etna is a sublime value and a fine and textured wine to start exploring this…

2014 Poe Wines, Blanc de Blanc, Manchester Ridge, Mendocino County.Mostly known for her alluring Pinot Noir(s) and Chardonnay wines, Samantha Sheehan should not overlooked for her brilliant Sparklers, which are…

2017 I. Brand & Family Winery, Cabernet Franc, Bates Ranch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.The new release of Bates Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc by Ian Brand under his I. Brand &…

2018 Weingut Dreissigacker, Organic Riesling Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany.Jochen Dreissigacker is one of of the rising stars of the Rheinhessen and his latest set of wines are thrilling offerings and I…

2009 Paul Bara, Special Club, Brut Rosé Champagne, Grand Cru, Bouzy, France.The famous grower producer, Champagne Paul Bara, is located in the Bouzy region and makes Pinot Noir driven bubbly…

2018 Domaine des Terres Dorées par Jean-Paul Brun, Beaujolais “L’Ancien” Vieilles Vignes, France.One of Beaujolais’ treasures and more delicate producers, Jean-Paul Brun, who started his small winery back in 1979,…

2012 Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Rouge “La Croix du Roy” Loire Valley, France.This lovely Pinot Noir from famed Sancerre producer Lucien Crochet is drinking in its prime right now, this special…