Category: wine mini-reviews

2018 Domaine du Mistral Grignan Les Adhemar (Rhone): Delicious, spicy and solidly on point. $13 B 2013 San Felice Vigorello (Toscana): art plums, dusty spices, classic character; Hard to ask for much more than this after nearly a decade. $52 A- 2021 Cattleya ‘Alma de Cattleya’ Rose of Pinot Noir (Sonoma County): Rocking a nice…

NV Gancia Prosecco Brut (Veneto): Bringing the citrus in refreshing bucketfuls. $15 B 2021 Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul (Central Coast): Arriving tom save the day like a superhero, just in time for warmer forecasts. $15 B+ 2019 OG de Negoce N. 185 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley): Pretty much the very definition of RRV rich deliciousness….

2017 Orlando Abrigo Meruzzano (Barbaresco): A very burly but successfully executed interpretation for the traditionally more delicate side of Nebbiolo. $45 A- 2014 Orlando Abrigo Rongalio Riserva (Barbaresco): Exciting. Delicious. And Earthyyyyyyyyyyyy! $60 A- 2018 Hic et Nunc ‘Altromondo’ Grignolino (Piedmont): Very delectable spice. Very delectable florals. Very delectable everything, actually. $NA B+ 2015 Chateau…

2020 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro (Vinho Verde): Refreshing VV action that’s both classy and classic. $17 B+ 2016 Macanita Tinto (Douro): There’s a whoooooollllle lotta juicy meatiness to love here, folks. $50 A- 2019 Adega Cooperativa de Borba Premium (Alentejo): Intensely fruity, and really just overall intense (as well as being a bargain). $15 B+…