Wine Reviews and Commentary


Welcome to my wine section.
Here you will find information related to wines I've tried, and wines in my collection. Use the links to the above to learn more about my wines with reviews and the respective vintners, and regions, and varietals / types.
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Recent Wine Reviews / Ratings
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Sonoma, California: Cabernet Sauvignon
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South Australia: Viognier
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Reims: Rose Sauvage Champagne
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ยป Wine Headlines
Unfiltered: NFL's 1st Rule of Winemaking: Do Not Talk About Winemaking
Plus, MLB Hall of Famer skips All-Star Game to tend vines, rapper Ludacris opens restaurant, UK to shrink wineglasses and California increases tasting pours
Mondavis Purchase Napa Property for Continuum
Tim Mondavi and family's new label can now realize goal of becoming single-vineyard estate with purchase of Pritchard Hill site
Sonoma Pioneer Bob Kunde Dies
Led family from grapegrowing to winemaking, but always thought of himself as a farmer and rancher
A First Look at Burgundy's 2007 Vintage
In a year that produced pure, elegant wines, the Chardonnays have the edge over the Pinot Noirs
Château Cos-d'Estournel Buys Chateau Montelena
Bordeaux second-growth will take the reins of historic Napa winery
Tasting Highlights: 2005 Napa Cabernet
A dozen excellent Cabernets, but at prices that may very well break the bank
Acclaimed Veneto Winemaker Dies
Sergio Zenato, known for Trebbianos and Amarones, succumbs to leukemia
Tasting Highlights: Coteaux du Languedoc
Eight blends from the diverse regions of southern France's winemaking frontier that offer good value
Sommelier Talk: Philippe Marchal
For the head sommelier of the Grand Award winning Daniel restaurant in New York, great wine is not only about acidity and minerality, its also about family
Collecting Q&A: Inglenook Napa Valley Reunion 1983