A good, affordable Bordeaux that hits all the standard Bordeaux notes. An intense, alluring nose of cassis, graphite, and nutmeg. With a bit of swirling
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Musar Jeune Bekaa Valley Lebanon 2018
From the legendary Chateau Musar, this is their entry level red wine, unoaked and designed for early consumption. They make some of the most interesting
Wine Review: Field Recordings Wonderwall Nebbiolo Happy Canyon 2020
Nebbiolo makes a difficult wine, especially when young. It’s tannic, often ungenerous, but glorious when raised in the right place with just the right amount
Wine Review: Ravines Cellars Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes 2019
The Finger Lakes is known for its Riesling but some producers succeed with Cabernet Franc as well. Ravines has the classic representation of Finger Lakes
Wine Review: Scott Harvey Syrah Mountain Selection Amador County 2019
Juicy and crisp, a pleasant, refreshing easy drinker at a good price. Intriguing black pepper and a fresh, green herbal note complement the dark berry
Wine Review: Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016
If you think of Ruby Port as a sweetish, dense, unpleasantly heavy wine, this LBV from Dow will disabuse you of that notion. This is
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