August 17, 2020
I came across a glowing review for this Spanish beauty from Navarra and decided to try a bottle. One sip and I immediately purchased a case. I believe you might, too. [...]
August 13, 2020
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate reviewer Monica Larner is widely regarded as one of the toughest – and one of the best – Italian-wine critics there is. Here’s her review of this wine: “I am floored by [...]
August 6, 2020
Rosés seem to be a dime a dozen nowadays, their producers seemingly trying to attract the avocado-toast-brunch crowd. Walter Hansel Winery makes my all-time favorite rosé, but [...]
July 17, 2020
Do you know how good a wine has to be to earn 97 points from an internationally respected wine authority? It has to be nothing short of amazing and probably available for more than $100 per bottle. [...]
July 17, 2020
Produced by Grant Burge, one of the very best of the Barossa wineries – actually, one of the best wineries in Australia –
Barossa Ink Shiraz 2016 is, says Wine Enthusiast’s [...]
July 16, 2020
An enticing blend of 60% Shiraz, 20% Mourvedre, 15% Pinotage, and 5% Cinsault, Badenhorst’s Curator Red 2018 is a delicious wine whose seriousness [...]
July 8, 2020
Looking to expand their operations beyond Champagne, France, the Gruet family scouted the US and decided to make their sparkling wine in – where? [...]
June 24, 2020
This is a delicious wine perfect for everyday drinking or for “What’s next?” after downing the contents of a special bottle saved for a special occasion, like Father’s Day or, for me, Tuesday. [...]
June 18, 2020
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate is unquestionably one of the world’s number-one-rated wine-rating guides. It’s great for picking winners in [...]