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.
Enjoy!


Recent Wine Reviews / Ratings
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Sonoma, California: Cabernet Sauvignon
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South Australia: Viognier
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This wine exhibits a rich, layered mix of ripe pear, fig, melon and honeysuckle flavors that are intense yet polished, firm and concentrated. The long, lingering finish repeats the fruit themes with a hint of butterscotch.