Category: Wine Reviews

2021 Carlisle Winery, Syrah, Papa’s Block, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.Brilliant purple/violet and darkly opaque in the glass, the 2021 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah is powerful and lively in…

2018 Karthäuserhof “Bruno” Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany.The sweet fruited, tropical, mineral toned and wonderfully pure Bruno Auslese from Karthauserhof is 100% Karthäuserhofberg Grand Cru fruit, but de-classified for this Bruno…

2021 Ludovic Engelvin, Oasis, Vin de France Rosé, Languedoc, France.The 100% Mourvèdre Rosé “Oasis” from Ludovic Engelvin, who’s wines are just being imported to the States, is a lovely and…

2021 Domaine Ostertag, Riesling, Muenchberg Grand Cru, Vin d’Alsace, France.One of the most delicate and pure dry Rieslings I’ve had from Alsace the 2021 Ostertag Muenchberg Grand Cru is an…

2019 A Tribute to Grace, Grenache Noir, Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, Santa Barbara County.Deeper and more savory than the regular Santa Barbara County bottling, the A Tribute to Grace 2019…

2022 Domaine de Thalie, Mâcon-Bray “Les Pierres Levées” White Burgundy, France.Another new and delicious discovery, is Domaine de Thalie’s brilliant Mâcon-Bray, made from all Chardonnay that was fermented all natural…

2019 Drew, Pinot Noir, Valenti Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge.The 2019 Valenti Pinot Noir from Jason Drew is just starting to awaken, but is still super fresh, with a touch of…

2020 Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Aloxe-Corton “Clos du Chapitre” Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France.One of my favorite wines from the Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting in San Francisco was Domaine Follin-Arbelet’s…

2021 Domaine de Belema – Yann Pernuit, Gringet “Imago – per aspera ad astra” Vin de Savoie, France.One of the most interesting white wines I’ve tried in the last few…

2012 Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf du Pape “Cuvée des Cadettes” Rhône Valley, France.The beautiful dark fruited 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée des Cadettes, which was made from about 39% Syrah,…