Good, Better, Best: November 14 Wine Reviews
Another trio of worthy wines this week, including a great value from Argentina, an ever-reliable new release from Wakefield in Australia and a wonderful red...
Great Pinot Noirs Under $25—Just in Time for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is just nine days away, and while the reflex for most folks is to wed this annual feast with Chardonnay, the reality is that...
A High-Five of Quality Reds
The long hot summer is coming to a close, making way for fresh fall days. Here’s a smattering of new reds to match the changing colours....
Time to Take Your Temperature! (And Two Worthy Reds)
Although it drives me nuts when people serve their red wine straight out of the fridge in the summertime, truth is, most people actually serve...
New Releases for August 18
Six recent and upcoming releases for you to consider this week, ranging from “wedding wine” to a fabulous sub-$25 value. Wakefield 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon —...
Why Chile is So Hot — 6 Chilean Wines (and 2 others) You Must Buy
OK, I bet a bunch of you recognize Chile as a bastion of great-value wines—Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère (which they should grow a lot more of)...
Two Sparkling Values from Alsace, France
Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé and Crémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve — Alsace, France A pair of knockout dry sparklings for you this week from...
June 23 Wine Reviews: So Two Germans Walk Into a Bar…
Here’s a fab foursome of wines for you this week, including a pair of winners from Germany. A. Christmann Riesling Trocken 2017 — Pfalz, Germany...
June 12 Wine Reviews: Near Misses and Big Hits
An assortment of wines from New Zealand’s Villa Maria lead the parade of this week’s reviews, as well as some near-misses from this year’s Best...
April 26 Wine Reviews: J. Lohr, LAN, Villa Sandi and Yalumba
We’re playing Crazy Eights in this week’s reviews. Seriously—all but one rating falls in the 88-89 range, including one or two that will likely crack...
