Wine Review Articles

Morét-Brealynn: A New Promising Pinot Noir Label
Posted on August 15 2022
Morét-Brealynn (More-ay Bree-lynn) Wines is a new label of Russian River Pinot Noirs that carries the name of its founder, Morét Brealynn. The three wines reviewed here are her inaugural vintage. They are all delicious and easy-drinking, young wines made … Continue reading →

Italy’s Rosé from a White Grape: Valentino Butussi’s Pinot Grigio Ramato
Posted on August 15 2022
The Valentino Butussi vineyard and winery are located in one of the most charming parts of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the small town called Corno di Rosazzo. Overlooking (see photo) the vineyards of Corno di Rosazzo is the Abbey of Rosazzo, which … Continue reading →

Current and New Releases of Cabernet Sauvignon: California, Chile, Argentina and Elsewhere
Posted on August 13 2022
The most widely planted grape variety on earth, Cabernet Sauvignon wines made in the Western Hemisphere are some of the world’s best. We’ve been fortunate to taste many of them over the years, and we’ve written about them in several … Continue reading →

Gentilini of Cephalonia: A Greek Winery of Worldwide Origins
Posted on August 2 2022
Cephalonia is one of the most important wine producing islands of the Ionian Sea. It’s mountainous with gravelly limestone soils and home to self-rooted vines grown in the island’s highlands. This small island is home to 43 native grape varieties, … Continue reading →

Flora Springs’ Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons: New Releases
Posted on July 28 2022
Flora Springs is one of the Napa Valley’s storied wineries. Located at the base of the Mayacamas mountain range in Napa Valley, it became famous in the 1990s, especially for its Cabernet Sauvignon. We reviewed Flora Springs wines earlier this … Continue reading →