Just as there are different forms of poetry, there are many different varietal and wine styles. These wines are produced both in the United States and around the world. I often look for wines that I can cook with and/or pair with the dishes that I plan to make. Wine is often an important ingredient because its aromas and flavors -- whether used in the cooking or served as a pairing -- can greatly affect the overall quality of a dish.
With each wine, I research history of the grape, wine style and particular wine, all of forms as the beginning of a review. I also try to give the standard wine review -- with notes about appearance, aroma, and taste -- although these reviews fall far short of professional reviews that you might find on other sites.
Finally, I only post reviews about wines that I like and would recommend to others. After all, I was taught if you do not have something nice to say, then don't say anything. Therefore, the fact that I have posted the review tells you that I liked the wine. The review itself is intended to convey some interesting facts or thoughts that I have about the particular wine. To date, I have reviewed the following wines:
Argentina (Lujan de Cuyo):
Bodega Luigi Bosca -- Malbec (2007)
Armenia (Armavir):
Karas -- Classic Red (2016)
Karas -- Classic White (2017)
Australia (Barossa Valley):
Thorne Clark -- Milton Park Shiraz (2009)
Chile (Valle de Colchagua):
Hacienda Araucano -- Carmenere (2008)
France (Beaujolais):
Domaine Pignard -- Beaujolais (2009)
George Dubouef -- Beaujolais Nouveau (2012)
George Dubouef -- Beaujolais Nouveau (2018)
France (Bordeaux):
Chateau Lescalle -- Bordeaux Superieur (2003)
France (Cahors):
Clos La Coutale -- Cahors (2010)
France (Champagne):
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin -- La Grande Dame (1998)
France (Corsica):
Le Chapeau -- Cuvee Napoléon Pinot Noir (2010)
France (Côtes du Rhône):
J.V. Fleury -- Côtes du Rhône (2010)
Michel Chapoutier -- Belleruche (2010)
France (Gascony):
Alain LaLaine -- Domaine de San de Guilhem (2010)
France (Languedoc):
Hughes Beaulieu -- Picpoul de Pinet (2010)
France (Loire Valley):
Chateau de Riviere -- Chinon (2009)
Domaine de Chevilly -- Quincy (2009)
Domaine Gouron -- Chinon (2008)
Famille Bougrier -- Rosé D'Anjou (2010)
Henri Bourgeois -- Petit Bourgeois (2012)
Les Celliers du Prieure -- Saumur Champigny (2011)
Georgia:
Bagrationi -- Bagrationi Classic Brut
Germany (Mosel):
Dr. H. Thanisch -- Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling (2009)
Greece:
Papantonis -- Meden Agen Agiorgitiko (2010)
Skouras Winery -- Anassa (2012)
Yannis Voyatzis -- Kyklos Moschofilero (2011)
Italy (Abruzzo):
Castellana -- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2010)
San Lorenzo -- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2008)
Italy (Calabria):
Feudi di San Gregorio -- Falanghina (2009)
Feudi di San Gregorio -- Rubrato Irpinia Aglianico (2011)
Italy (Emilia-Romagna):
Medici Ermrete -- Quercioli Reggiano Lambrusco
Australia (Barossa Valley):
Thorne Clark -- Milton Park Shiraz (2009)
Chile (Valle de Colchagua):
Hacienda Araucano -- Carmenere (2008)
France (Beaujolais):
Domaine Pignard -- Beaujolais (2009)
George Dubouef -- Beaujolais Nouveau (2012)
George Dubouef -- Beaujolais Nouveau (2018)
France (Bordeaux):
Chateau Lescalle -- Bordeaux Superieur (2003)
France (Cahors):
Clos La Coutale -- Cahors (2010)
France (Champagne):
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin -- La Grande Dame (1998)
France (Corsica):
Le Chapeau -- Cuvee Napoléon Pinot Noir (2010)
France (Côtes du Rhône):
J.V. Fleury -- Côtes du Rhône (2010)
Michel Chapoutier -- Belleruche (2010)
France (Gascony):
Alain LaLaine -- Domaine de San de Guilhem (2010)
France (Languedoc):
Hughes Beaulieu -- Picpoul de Pinet (2010)
France (Loire Valley):
Chateau de Riviere -- Chinon (2009)
Domaine de Chevilly -- Quincy (2009)
Domaine Gouron -- Chinon (2008)
Famille Bougrier -- Rosé D'Anjou (2010)
Henri Bourgeois -- Petit Bourgeois (2012)
Les Celliers du Prieure -- Saumur Champigny (2011)
Georgia:
Bagrationi -- Bagrationi Classic Brut
Germany (Mosel):
Dr. H. Thanisch -- Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling (2009)
Greece:
Papantonis -- Meden Agen Agiorgitiko (2010)
Skouras Winery -- Anassa (2012)
Yannis Voyatzis -- Kyklos Moschofilero (2011)
Italy (Abruzzo):
Castellana -- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2010)
San Lorenzo -- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2008)
Italy (Calabria):
Feudi di San Gregorio -- Falanghina (2009)
Feudi di San Gregorio -- Rubrato Irpinia Aglianico (2011)
Italy (Emilia-Romagna):
Medici Ermrete -- Quercioli Reggiano Lambrusco
Cleto Chiarli -- Vecchia Modena Premium (NV)
Cleto Chiarli -- Villa Cialdini (NV)
Collina dei Lecci -- Sangiovese di Romagna Reserva (2004)
Italy (Lazio):
Cantine Volpetti -- Cesanese Lazio (2008)
Italy (Piedmont):
Crivelli -- Collina La Mora Barbera D'Asti (2009)
Italy (Sardinia):
Villa Solais -- Vermentino di Sardegna (2005)
Italy (Tuscany):
Casisano Colombaio -- Brunello di Montalcino (2003)
Corte alla Flora -- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (2008)
La Mozza -- Aragone (2006)
La Mozza -- I Perazzi (2007)
Cleto Chiarli -- Villa Cialdini (NV)
Collina dei Lecci -- Sangiovese di Romagna Reserva (2004)
Italy (Lazio):
Cantine Volpetti -- Cesanese Lazio (2008)
Italy (Piedmont):
Crivelli -- Collina La Mora Barbera D'Asti (2009)
Italy (Sardinia):
Villa Solais -- Vermentino di Sardegna (2005)
Italy (Tuscany):
Casisano Colombaio -- Brunello di Montalcino (2003)
Corte alla Flora -- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (2008)
La Mozza -- Aragone (2006)
La Mozza -- I Perazzi (2007)
La Selva -- Sangiovese Blancp (2022)
Marchesi Antinori -- Villa Antinori (2007)
Marchesi Frescobaldi -- Nipozzano Riserva (2006)
Neil Epson -- Monte Antico Toscana (2007)
Poliziano -- Rosso di Montepulciano (2008)
Italy (Umbria):
Barbi -- Orvieto Classico (2010)
Lebanon (Bekaa Valley):
Chateau Ksara -- Blanc de Blancs (2012)
Massaya -- Le Colombier (2014)
Massaya -- Massaya Classic (2010)
Portugal (Minho):
Opala -- Vinho Verde (2009)
Vinhas Altas -- Vinho Verde (2010)
Portugal (Douro):
Dow -- Vale do Bomfim Douro (2009)
South Africa:
Fairvalley -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Fairvalley -- Chenin Blanc (2008)
Spain (Catalunya):
Bodegas Abanico -- Las Colinas del Ebro Garnatxa Blanca (2012)
Mont Marcal -- Brut Cava Riserva (2008)
Marqués de Monistrol -- Seleccion Especial Cava
Spain (Galicia):
Pazos Serantellos -- Albariño (2010)
Gran Vinum -- Albariño Nessa (2009)
Spain (Jumilla):
Bodegas Bleda -- Castillo de Jumillo (2010)
Campos de Risca -- Monastrell (2009)
Spain (Priorat):
Heredad Vina Carles -- Priorat (2005)
Spain (Rioja):
Muga -- Rioja Blanco (2011)
Muga -- Rioja Rose (2010)
Spain (Toro):
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos -- Prima Toro (2008)
United States (California):
Bogle Vineyards -- Phantom (2008)
Bogle Vineyards -- Sauvignon Blanc (2010)
Joel Gott Wines -- Zinfandel (2008)
Josh Cellars -- Josh Cabernet Sauvignon (2011)
Liberty School -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Longevity Wines - Chardonnay (2019)
Marchesi Antinori -- Villa Antinori (2007)
Marchesi Frescobaldi -- Nipozzano Riserva (2006)
Neil Epson -- Monte Antico Toscana (2007)
Poliziano -- Rosso di Montepulciano (2008)
Italy (Umbria):
Barbi -- Orvieto Classico (2010)
Lebanon (Bekaa Valley):
Chateau Ksara -- Blanc de Blancs (2012)
Massaya -- Le Colombier (2014)
Massaya -- Massaya Classic (2010)
Portugal (Minho):
Opala -- Vinho Verde (2009)
Vinhas Altas -- Vinho Verde (2010)
Portugal (Douro):
Dow -- Vale do Bomfim Douro (2009)
South Africa:
Fairvalley -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Fairvalley -- Chenin Blanc (2008)
Spain (Catalunya):
Bodegas Abanico -- Las Colinas del Ebro Garnatxa Blanca (2012)
Mont Marcal -- Brut Cava Riserva (2008)
Marqués de Monistrol -- Seleccion Especial Cava
Spain (Galicia):
Pazos Serantellos -- Albariño (2010)
Gran Vinum -- Albariño Nessa (2009)
Spain (Jumilla):
Bodegas Bleda -- Castillo de Jumillo (2010)
Campos de Risca -- Monastrell (2009)
Spain (Priorat):
Heredad Vina Carles -- Priorat (2005)
Spain (Rioja):
Muga -- Rioja Blanco (2011)
Muga -- Rioja Rose (2010)
Spain (Toro):
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos -- Prima Toro (2008)
United States (California):
Bogle Vineyards -- Phantom (2008)
Bogle Vineyards -- Sauvignon Blanc (2010)
Joel Gott Wines -- Zinfandel (2008)
Josh Cellars -- Josh Cabernet Sauvignon (2011)
Liberty School -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Longevity Wines - Chardonnay (2019)
McManis Family Vineyards -- Pinot Noir (2010)
Michael David Winery -- Earthquake Petit Sirah (2008)
Ravenswood Winery -- Besieged (2013)
San Antonio Winery -- San Simeon Petit Sirah (2006)
South Coast Winery -- Wild Horse Peak Mountain Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Tablas Creek Vineyards -- Patelin de Tablas Blanc (2001)
Thomas Henry -- Pinot Noir (2009)
Victor Hugo Vineyards -- Viognier (2009)
United States (Maryland):
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Albariño (2011)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Chardonnay (2011)
Michael David Winery -- Earthquake Petit Sirah (2008)
Ravenswood Winery -- Besieged (2013)
San Antonio Winery -- San Simeon Petit Sirah (2006)
South Coast Winery -- Wild Horse Peak Mountain Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Tablas Creek Vineyards -- Patelin de Tablas Blanc (2001)
Thomas Henry -- Pinot Noir (2009)
Victor Hugo Vineyards -- Viognier (2009)
United States (Maryland):
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Albariño (2011)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Chardonnay (2011)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Chispa (2017)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Crumbling Rock (2009)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Leaf Stone Syrah (2008)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Leaf Stone Syrah (2010)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Pinot Noir (2015)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Slate (NV)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Slate 3 (NV)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Syrah (2008)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- VGV (2011)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Viognier (2009)
Elk Run Vineyards -- Cabernet Franc (2010)
Old Westminster Winery -- Alius (2015)
Old Westminster Winery -- Nouveau (2017)
Serpent Ridge Vineyard -- Albariño (2010)
Serpent Ridge Vineyard -- Basilisk (2009)
Serpent Ridge Vineyard -- Grenache Rosé
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard -- Chardonnay (2010)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard -- Pinot Grigio (2011)
United States (New Mexico):
Anderson Valley Vineyards -- New Mexico Red Chile Wine
Vino del Corazón -- Cabernet Sauvignon
Vino del Corazón -- Merlot
United States (Oregon):
Adelsheim Vineyard -- Auxerrois (2006)
Bergström Winery -- Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir (2007)
Bergström Winery -- Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir (2009)
Bergström Winery -- Shea Valley Pinot Noir (2007)
Bergström Winery -- Dr. Bergström Riesling (2007)
Chehalem Winery -- Cerise (2006)
Chehalem Winery -- Oregon Pinot Noir Ridgecrest (2006)
Dobbes Family Estate -- Fortmiller Vineyard Syrah (2005)
Dobbes Family Estate -- Pinot Noir (2007)
Domaine Drouhin -- Laurene Pinot Noir (2005)
Erath Winery -- Nierderberger Pinot Noir (2006)
Erath Winery -- Oregon Pinot Noir (2006)
Lemelson Vineyards -- Thea's Selection Pinot Noir (2007)
Lemelson Vineyards -- Tikka 's Run Pinot Gris (2007)
Panther Creek Cellars -- Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (2006)
Panther Creek Cellars -- Vista Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (2006)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Nord (2006)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Nord (2008)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Nord (2013)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Sud (2008)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Sud (2013)
Privé Vineyard -- Mélange (2008)
Sokol Blosser -- Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (2007)
Sokol Blosser -- Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir (2006)
Sokol Blosser -- Evolution (NV)
Sokol Blooser -- White Riesling (2007)
Stoller Vineyards -- Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (2006)
Stoller Vineyards -- Pinot Noir Rose (2008)
Terrapin Cellars -- Pinot Noir (2007)
Torii Mor -- Pinot Noir (2008)
United States (Pennsylvania):
Big Creek Vineyards -- Frontenac (2017)
United States (Virginia):
Casanel Vineyard & Winery -- Carmenere (2017)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Crumbling Rock (2009)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Leaf Stone Syrah (2008)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Leaf Stone Syrah (2010)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Pinot Noir (2015)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Slate (NV)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Slate 3 (NV)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Syrah (2008)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- VGV (2011)
Black Ankle Vineyards -- Viognier (2009)
Elk Run Vineyards -- Cabernet Franc (2010)
Old Westminster Winery -- Alius (2015)
Old Westminster Winery -- Nouveau (2017)
Serpent Ridge Vineyard -- Albariño (2010)
Serpent Ridge Vineyard -- Basilisk (2009)
Serpent Ridge Vineyard -- Grenache Rosé
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard -- Chardonnay (2010)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard -- Pinot Grigio (2011)
United States (New Mexico):
Anderson Valley Vineyards -- New Mexico Red Chile Wine
Vino del Corazón -- Cabernet Sauvignon
Vino del Corazón -- Merlot
United States (Oregon):
Adelsheim Vineyard -- Auxerrois (2006)
Bergström Winery -- Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir (2007)
Bergström Winery -- Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir (2009)
Bergström Winery -- Shea Valley Pinot Noir (2007)
Bergström Winery -- Dr. Bergström Riesling (2007)
Chehalem Winery -- Cerise (2006)
Chehalem Winery -- Oregon Pinot Noir Ridgecrest (2006)
Dobbes Family Estate -- Fortmiller Vineyard Syrah (2005)
Dobbes Family Estate -- Pinot Noir (2007)
Domaine Drouhin -- Laurene Pinot Noir (2005)
Erath Winery -- Nierderberger Pinot Noir (2006)
Erath Winery -- Oregon Pinot Noir (2006)
Lemelson Vineyards -- Thea's Selection Pinot Noir (2007)
Lemelson Vineyards -- Tikka 's Run Pinot Gris (2007)
Panther Creek Cellars -- Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (2006)
Panther Creek Cellars -- Vista Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (2006)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Nord (2006)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Nord (2008)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Nord (2013)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Sud (2008)
Privé Vineyard -- Le Sud (2013)
Privé Vineyard -- Mélange (2008)
Sokol Blosser -- Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (2007)
Sokol Blosser -- Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir (2006)
Sokol Blosser -- Evolution (NV)
Sokol Blooser -- White Riesling (2007)
Stoller Vineyards -- Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (2006)
Stoller Vineyards -- Pinot Noir Rose (2008)
Terrapin Cellars -- Pinot Noir (2007)
Torii Mor -- Pinot Noir (2008)
United States (Pennsylvania):
Big Creek Vineyards -- Frontenac (2017)
United States (Virginia):
Casanel Vineyard & Winery -- Carmenere (2017)
Gadino Cellars -- Petit Verdot (2010)
Gadino Cellars -- Viognier (2011)
Glen Manor -- Cabernet Franc (2014)
Linden -- Petit Verdot (2013)
Pearmund Cellars -- Petit Verdot (2014)
Gadino Cellars -- Viognier (2011)
Glen Manor -- Cabernet Franc (2014)
Linden -- Petit Verdot (2013)
Pearmund Cellars -- Petit Verdot (2014)
Three Creeks Vineyard -- Petit Verdot (2018)
Wild Boar Cellars -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2016)
United States (Washington):
Eliseo Silva -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
L'Ecole No. 41 -- Columbia Valley Sémillon (2009)
Uruguay:
Familia Pisano -- Río de los Pájaros Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Familia Pisano -- Río de los Pájaros Torrontés Reserve (2012)
Wild Boar Cellars -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2016)
United States (Washington):
Eliseo Silva -- Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
L'Ecole No. 41 -- Columbia Valley Sémillon (2009)
Uruguay:
Familia Pisano -- Río de los Pájaros Cabernet Sauvignon (2008)
Familia Pisano -- Río de los Pájaros Torrontés Reserve (2012)
PEACE.
