A rich, radiant dark beauty on the nose, still vibrant but past its prime on the palate. Deep blackberry, damp bark, autumn leaves, licorice hints,
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Pedroncelli New Releases
These new releases from Sonoma’s Pedroncelli Winery continue their tradition of stunning quality at a great price. The Pedroncellis are Sonoma legends having farmed wine
Wine Review: Contraste Red Wine Douro 2018
This wine is a shapeshifter, a volatile personality living up to its name. Tender and ingratiating up front, it turns bleak and more insular at
Wine Review: Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard Russian River Valley 2017
Elegant and powerful, this is one of Gary Farrell’s distinctive single-vineyard cuvées. Black cherry and glorious garam masala spice prevail, an aura of rose and
Wine Review: Erich Sattler St. Laurent Burgenland 2015
Rich and luscious with an evolution of languid ease, this wine is a blend of tenderness, serenity, and erotic sensuality. Juicy, concentrated fruit with a
Wine Review: Peirano Estate Viognier Lodi 2019
This is a crime. No one should do this to Viognier. Fat, sweet, and buttery with oak saturated peaches, honeysuckle, and vanilla aromas, it’s heavy
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 