Category: Wine Reviews

2018 La Capuccina, Nebbiolo, Faren, Colline Novaresi DOC, Alto Piemonte, Italy.The 2018 La Cappuccino Fare Colline Novaresi, 100% Nebbiolo, shows off a classic old school rustic charm with a slightly…

2022 Masseria Li Veli, Verdeca “Askos” Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy.Li Veli’s Verdeca white, which I first tried with their 2012 vintage, is a steely fresh wine with racy citrus, white…

2015 Manuel dos Santos Campolargo, Vinha do Putto, Bairrada DOC, Portugal.I was very impressed by the Manuel dos Santos Campolargo, Vinha do Putto, Bairrada DOC red blend, which is a…

2023 I. Brand & Family Winery, Supertoothy, Skin Fermented White Wine, Central Coast.I got a leak preview of a new and rare skin contact white wine from winemaker Ian Brand,…

Special Updated Report on “Orange Wine” from the classics of Carso, Italy to some new California versions that are well worth chasing down! by Kerry Winslow, grapelive.com A decade ago…

2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!, Close Encounters, Skin Fermented Orange Wine, Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.California “Orange Wines” have come of age and found a small and enthusiastic niche,…

2021 Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel, Del Barba Vineyard, Contra Costa County.One of my favorites in Turley’s recent releases, is this Del Barbara Vineyard Contra Costa County Zinfandel in what is…

2022 Holman Ranch Estate Vineyard & Winery, Pinot Noir “Three Sisters” Estate Grown, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The bright ruby hued, freshly youthful and ripely fruit forward, the latest Holman…

2021 Paşaeli, Karasakis, Old Vine Red Wine, Aegean, Turkey.I recently tasted Paşaeli, a Turkish family run winery, and was pleased with the light and delicious nature of their pale ruby…

2018 Château Simone, A.O.C. Palette Rouge. Provence, France.The rare Palatte appelation tucked between the Luberon and coastal Provence is home to only a handful of small family producers, none more…