In many respects this is classic Valle de Uco Malbec—floral, fresh, a bit racy, and kissed by rather than drenched in oak. But it takes
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Ramey Claret North Coast 2018
There is no single answer to what makes a wine great. Some wines are great because of their complexity. Others because of their power and
Wine Review: Beaumont Family Wines Pinotage Bot River Walker Bay South Africa 2016
Like most rational beings, I hold Pinotage at arms length, since I don’t find the smell of burnt rubber or the taste of rusty nails
Wine Review: Moillard Pouilly Fuissé Sous la Grotte 2017
A clumsy, fat bottom Chardonnay but not without charm. From a long-standing Burgundian négociant house that is no longer family owned. Pouilly-Fuisse in the Mâconnais,
Wine Review: Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva 2000
I rolled the dice and opened this gem—a gift from my family—this past weekend. A double six, in perfect condition! You never know with 20
Wine Review: Cantina Giba Rosato di Carignano Carignano del Sulcis DOC 2017
I’m not a huge fan of rosé because it’s usually one-dimensional. Many wineries use rosé as a dumping ground for grapes that don’t measure up
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