Red Blends are the new black. All the big wineries are making them, and their sales have been on the upswing for several years. Although
Category: Wine Reviews
Melville Estate Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2012
A good wine is kinetic, moving about the mouth in undulating waves of complementary flavors. This Chardonnay from the western side of Santa Rita Hills
Budget Wine Review: Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 California
Bogle, as usual, hits the mark with this one, with grapes sourced from old vine vineyards in the Sierra Foothills and Lodi. Good intensity but
Wine Review: Chuparosa Vineyards Sangiovese 2009 Ramona Valley
Wine is intriguing because, unlike other fruit-based beverages, it expresses a world within a glass. All things of the earth can appear as ephemeral flavors—animal,
Budget Wine: Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon California 2011
Budget wines pose a dilemma for the wine writer. These are the wines most people drink so if we aspire to keeping people informed about
Wine Review: Force of Nature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Paso Robles
Some wines are attractive because they are just really delicious. Other wines are attractive because they are different; they offer something unexpected and encourage exploration.
