The Latest 30 Posts
- Sophora Sparkling Rosé – Combines Well Autolytic Notes with Red Fruit
- Domaine des Bèguineries Cuvée du Vent Fleuri Chinon 2018 – Chenin Blanc in a Reserved Yet Substantial Form
- Domaine de l’Idylle Anne de Chypre 2018 – Smacks of Lemon Citrus and Stony, Cold-River Streams
- Quintay Q Gran Reserva Malbec 2018 – A Malbec with Floral Aromatics & Beautiful Red Fruit
- Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles Gamay 2019 – Quaffable Gamay
- Chateau St. Jean Cold Creek Ranch Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2015 – A Creamy, Opulent Chardonnay Abounding with Candied Elements
- Jean-Claude DeBeaune Special Selection Beaujolais-Villages 2019 – Better Than Basic Gamay
- Frankenseele Spätburgunder 2016 – Pinot Noir in a Proletariat Style That Should Accompany More Meals
- Bajel Pirata El Poder Del Mar Monastrell 2019 – Underwhelming; There is Better Monastrell Out There to Enjoy
- Lioco Estero Chardonnay 2015 – Restrained Green Fruit in an Attractive, Old-World Style
- Reserva D’Amizade Friendship Fado Riserva 2016 – Great Quality for the Price Point
- Tres Palacios Family Vintage Carmenere 2017 – A Substantial Carmenere
- Casa Sant’Orsola Barbera D’Asti 2019 – A Simple Red for a Midweek Meal
- Canoe Ridge Vineyard The Expedition Merlot 2018 – A Straightforward, Medium-Throttle Merlot
- A.R. Lenoble Brut Nature Dosage Zero Champagne – Leads with Delicious Yeasty Flavors Followed by Supple Green Orchard Fruit
- Poema Cava Brut – A Solid Cava with Enviable Floral Notes
- Mulderbosch Single-Vineyard Block W Chenin Blanc 2014 – Ripe, Unctuous Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch with Golden Fruit & Honeyed Notes
- Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Carignane 2013 – Classic Carignane Done in a Ripe Style
- Sunce Winery & Vineyard Tannat 2016 – A Blending Grape Shines Alone
- Scott Paul Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – A Solid Pinot Noir with a Mostly Straightforward Fruit Profile
- Saint-Reine Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs Brut – A Simple, Uncomplicated, Good-Value Sparkling Wine
- Chateau La Vaisinerie Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2015 – Uncomplicated, Midweek Bordeaux
- Penélope Sánchez Cava Brut – Medium-Throttle Cava in a Soft, Floral Style
- Paul Buisse Couronne & Lions Muscadet 2019 – A Basic Muscadet that is Varietally-Correct
- Weingut Karl Haubs-Barzen Erben Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling 1990 – Drink Now, Not Suitable for Aging
- Lamblin & Fils Cépage Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc 2018 – A Solid White Burgundy
- Gotsa Mtsvane 2016 – An Affirmative Wine Geek Orange Wine
- Chateau Los Boldos Grande Reserve Carmenere 2018 – Medium-Throttle & Straightforward
- Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2012 – A Cool-Vintage Blend That Revels in Red Fruit
- Sunce Winery & Vineyard Nebbiolo 2006 – California Nebbiolo is Possible
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