I have great respect for wineries that hold back release dates until the wine is ready and that pour aged wines in their tasting rooms.
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine Review: Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva 2014
Classic Vin Ordinaire. This is another well-priced but not entirely satisfactory foray into European wine regions for Costco. It’s from the prime growing region of
Wine Review: Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Maria and Star Lane Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Dierberg is one of the most consistently excellent producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Santa Barbara area. But in addition to their two
Budget Wine Review: Pacific Crest Centennial Trail Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2015
A winsome face belies subterranean nervous energy in this warm weather Chardonnay. Pretty aromas of pear, apple and hazelnut are caressed by lemon highlights. In the mouth
Wine Review: Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2000
“Sprezzatura” is a word from the Italian Renaissance, coined by Baldassare Castigione in his The Book of Courtier, where he defined it as “a certain
Budget Wine Review: Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2013
A Rioja Reserva for $7 raises eyebrows. Unlike the term “reserve” in the U.S., in Rioja “reserva” actually means something. It must be aged for
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