Wine Review Articles

Raventós i Blanc and Can Sumoi: New Releases
Posted on May 21 2022
Raventós i Blanc The house of Josep Raventós i Blanc was established in 1986 in Sant Sadurni d’Anoia by Josep-Maria Raventós, a breakaway member of the Codorníu family, with the objective of making Cavas of exceptional quality. Today, Josep’s grandson … Continue reading →

New Releases of BARRA and Girasole Wines from Mendocino County
Posted on May 21 2022
The Barra family farms over 300 acres of organically cultivated wine grapes on the benchlands above the headwaters of the Russian River. Winemaker Randy Meyer follows strict guidelines in producing the winery’s certified organic wines, including low sulfite content (45-65 … Continue reading →

Rosés from the Peloponnese, Central Greece and its Neighbors
Posted on May 18 2022
On our recent trip to Greece, we tasted more high-quality rosés from Peloponnese than any other wine region. Most of the top rosés were made from Agiorgitiko an indigenous grape grown in Nemea, and the prink-skinned Moschofilero, grown in the … Continue reading →

Tongue Dancer: Exciting New Releases from Sonoma & Mendocino
Posted on May 16 2022
James Mac Phail, one of California’s most accomplished winemakers, is with his wife and partner Kerry crafting some superb wines under his Tongue Dancer label. The wines are reasonably priced in view of their high quality and the small volume … Continue reading →

The Rosés of Crete
Posted on May 12 2022
The island of Crete is home to many indigenous grape varieties, some of which undoubtedly derive from those grown by the Minoans over four thousand years ago. We recently visited Crete to meet the winemakers, tour the vineyards, and taste … Continue reading →