Wine Reviews and News for Passionate Wine Lovers

2005 Château Boswell Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena) I felt the regular Bosswell cab was a bit more exciting. The reserver was good quality and softer but not as BANG as the regular cab. Dark purple. Blackberries, ...

2002 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Home Ranch (USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains) Deep purple in color with lots of Draper perfume. Good hints of cream and black currant, blackberry and blueberry on the nose. Liked this wine because it ...

2006 Palmaz Vineyards Johannisberg Riesling - Palmaz web site (USA, California, Napa Valley) Soft and buttery wine with citrus, nice fruit base and strong golden pear. A touch spicy, just enough tannins and a well rounded riesling. I enjoyed this wine and ...

2001 Schramsberg Vineyards Reserve - Schramsberg web site (USA, California) Deep golden color,soft and smooth with a rounded feel. Citrus with green apple notes. A little short but clean, very crisp. [gallery]

2002 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Howell Mountain (USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain) I have to say that Duckhorn is the only Merlot I like but I am starting to feel that its over priced. Dark ruby. Nose is rich and creamy with ripe ...

2007 Château Boswell Jacquelynn Cuvée Blanc - Web site (USA, California, Napa Valley) Not even released yet and it was very good. Did a tasting at the winery with the owner Josh. Very nice place. Small, quaint and exudes quality. This 2007 Cuvee ...

1995 Quintessa USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford Decanted for an hour. Beautiful nose right from the start, very old world, mature wine with softness. A great bottle of wine. The nose had cedar, vanilla, almond and loads of spice which matched with ...

2005 Château Boswell Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon & Dr. Crane (USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena) Nice old world feel. Rich with mouth coating flavor and the tannins were perfect. Complex with black berry and coffee espresso and a bit earthy. AWESOME ...

2004 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown (USA, California, Napa Valley) Dark purple with aromas of jammy berry. Nice nose. Nectar with medium tannins. Thick wine with loads of chocolate, raspberry, blackfruit, vanilla, and a hint of citrus. The finish is long ...

2005 Il Poggione (Roberto Franceschi) Rosso di Montalcino (Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino) Strike out on this one. Like the big brother much better; Brunello. Little rough to start even after decanting for an hour. Some cherry, prunes, and a ...

2004 Two Hands Grenache Aerope - 90 points (Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley) Very good wine but I thought it was a little thinner than expected. Red fruit on the nose. Blueberry and raspberries on the palate with hints of cream ...