February 14, 2024
Here’s the review by Luis Gutierrez of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: “ The Monastrell 2019 Depaula is now produced with 100% grapes from one single vineyard they own in Manchuela, as in the past it was sourced from [...]
December 18, 2023
Top wine reviewers can’t review every wine they receive for tasting. Sometimes some really good bargains go unheralded. So far, the only heralding done for this one has been by Invino, one of the few places to buy it. Vivono noted, “Bent Press’ story begins with three Sonoma families setting out to create their very first ‘home’ wine. Three men were sent [...]
October 27, 2023
This is a really delish wine. According to the International Wine Report, “The 2021 'Les Combelles' Côtes du Rhône Villages opens to aromatics of dark cherries and raspberries which are woven together with herbs[...]
October 13, 2023
A blend of 92% Syrah, 5% Grenache Noir, 1% Viognier, 1% Roussanne, and 1% Mourvèdre, this wine is totally off the charts. According to Wine Enthusiast’s Matt Ketterman, “This is a very satisfying Syrah for a rather stunning price. Lush and generous aromas of baked berry, hot spice cake and [...]
October 7, 2023
This is a marvelous red wine. The only review I could find was from Wine Enthusiast: “Aromas of ripe cherry with a hint of green bell pepper rise up from this deep ruby wine. Its vivid tannins support [...]
September 25, 2023
As you can tell from the photo, my newest shipment has arrived. If you, too, like highly rated, rich Cabernet Sauvignon you absolutely must order this wine. Some reviews:[...]
September 14, 2023
This marvelous wine is composed of 80% Monastrell, 15% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jumilla, Spain. It spends 12 months in first-year French- and American-oak barrels and is vegan-friendly.(....)
September 1, 2023
Anything wine-world king Michael Chapoutier touches turns to deliciousness, no matter what continent he’s on. This wine is no exception. A gold-medal winner at the 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition, where it [...]
September 1, 2023
Vinous is nor considered (by me, at least) the number-one wine-review publication in the world, even ahead of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate . . . and Josh Raynolds is considered [...]
August 31, 2023
According to Natalie Maclean, “Knappstein 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $20. Dry, full-bodied with pure cassis, dark cherry, minty and dark chocolate flavours finishing long with ripe dark berry fruit vibrant on the palate. Tannins [...]
July 15, 2023
Malarkey it’s not! In fact, this is an amazingly wonderful Italian wine that rated 92 points from Vinous Media critic Eric Guido, who had this to say: “The 2016 Malacari Rosso Conero explodes from the glass with a mix of ripe cherries and blueberries, complemented by hints of ...
March 24, 2023
This is one of those iconic wines that should be selling for more than its $29 MSRP, and a waaaaay lot ore than many retailers’ asking prices. Look at these two big-time reviews. From Natalie MacLean: “Angeline 2018 Pinot Noir is a lovely, elegant, cherry, berry Pinot Noir from Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County wine region. Fresh with[...]