Category: Wine Reviews

2013 Galante Vineyards, Viognier, Estate, Carmel Valley. A visit home to Carmel Valley usually includes checking in on the local wineries and seeing what the natives are up to, and…

2012 Weingut Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder, AHR, Germany. The Red Baron’s latest Estate Pinot Noir is quite stunning and fresh with sublime vibrancy and life, Werner Nakel also used restraint here with…

2010 Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Tete a Tete, Proprietary Red Blend, Sierra Foothills. Bill Easton, one of the original Rhone Rangers up in the Sierra Foothills, makes Domaine de…

2006 Schloss Schonborn, Riesling, Kabinett, Estate, Rheingau Germany. The 2004 and 2006 vintages in Germany often get overlooked, but they have turned out very nicely and there are many fine…

El Maestro Sierra, Fino Sherry, Jerez de la Fonterra, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain. This bright and dry Fino Sherry is pretty, vibrant and crisp, perfect for tapas and summer sipping. El Maestro…

2010 Domaine du Coulet, Cornas “Brise Cailloux” Northern Rhone, France. This beautiful and layered 100% Syrah from Cornas is really coming together nicely and looks set for a long gorgeous…

2012 Don Ventura, Ribeira Sacra DO, Vina do Burato, Spain. From the Ribeira Sacra “sacred slopes” this pure Mencia is a vibrant and impressive wine, crafted by the Losada family…

2013 Château du Rouet, Rose, Esterelle, Cotes de Provence, France. A warm summer day, an outside bistro table and a nice book, and a few hours to enjoy a fresh…

n.v. Alexander Jules, Fino Sherry “22|85” Bottled May 2013, Bodegas Sanchez Romate, Jerez de la Frontera, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain. Alex (Jules) Russan is a Sherry fiend and absolute believer in all…

2012 Hilberg-Pasquero, Vareij, Vino Rosso, Piedmonte, Italy. I know I just reviewed the 2011, but it sold out lightening fast, and the 2012 Vareij is here and it is just…