Mike DeSimone

New York

Wine Editor at Robb Report

Wine,Food and Travel Writers. Authors. Lifestyle Editors, WIne Enthusiast. #winelover

Articles

The Sonoma Pinot Noir Maestro Behind Kosta Browne Stuns With Cirq Wine

5 days ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. Michael Browne and Dan Kosta grew Kosta Browne into one of the country’s most popular and respected Pinot Noir brands, garnering numerous accolades along the way. And yet, Browne couldn’t help but have a side hustle.
This Stellar Super Tuscan Wine Isn’t as Famous as Its Peers—but It’s Just as Great

1 week ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

Since the emergence of the first Super Tuscans in the late 1970s, the plot line has been that they are made with “foreign” grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot rather than the native Tuscan Sangiovese grape. While that remains mostly true, a high-scoring 100 percent Sangiovese wine made by a powerhouse historic Chianti Classico producer has caught our attention thanks to its incredible consistency and high quality.
The 9 Best Rosé Wines From Around the World to Drink Now in 2025

1 week ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

There has definitely been a paradigm shift in the perception of rosé wine in the past few years, moving from a cheap and cheery summer sipper to a serious wine category. So many people are drinking rosé right now that it has become one of the most popular wine choices and as the weather heats up, we’re not ashamed to say that when we need to cool down, rosé is one of our go-to choices.
How Napa Valley Winery Clos du Val Is Returning to Its Former Glory

1 week ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. One of the wines that helped to put Napa Valley on the map with its appearance at the famed 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting, Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon has been a steady presence in the valley for more than 50 years.
How a Legendary Napa Valley Winery Is Returning to Its Former Glory

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

9 hours agoWe spend a lot of time here reporting on results from the San Francisco Spirits Competition. It might seem excessive, but it’s for good reason: this is unequivocally one of the most influential annual judgings in the booze industry. Brands no less significant than Tito’s Vodka, Don Julio tequila, …
The 7 Best 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Wines to Drink Now

1 week ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

Many wine experts (including ourselves) consider Brunello di Montalcino DOCG to be the peak expression of the Sangiovese grape. And when it comes to grape nomenclature, the name “Sangiovese,” derived from the Latin sanguis Jovis, or blood of Jove—the Roman king of the gods—makes it even more impressive. Brunello translates as “the brown one” in local Tuscan dialect, which is how wines made in Montalcino from this little brown-colored grape came to be called Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
Our Napa Valley Wine Club Is Shipping 3 Stellar Reds Next Month—Here’s How to Get Yours

2 weeks ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

Spring is in the air and the upcoming shipment of bottles from Robb Report 672 Napa Valley Wine Club is almost on the way. If you’ve been looking for a great way to fill some of the open positions in your wine cellar, it’s time to join the club to ensure that these three top-tier Napa Valley reds will arrive at your doorstep.
How This Napa Red Finally Became a ‘Perfect’ 100-Point Wine

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

You Can Chill Wine In The Freezer, But Only For This LongTo err is to human, and to forget to chill the wine ahead of time is a more common experience than you think. The old "rules" might advise serving …
How This Napa Valley Merlot Finally Earned a 'Perfect' 100-Point Score

2 weeks ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. Cabernet Sauvignon is the jewel of Napa Valley, while Merlot has had far fewer fans in the last couple decades. Winemaker Chris Carpenter—who’s known for his exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon—has nonetheless remained a supporter of Merlot even when it was at its most unfashionable. “It’s an underdog, and I’ve always rooted for the underdog,” he tells Robb Report.
The 7 Best Wines to Serve at Your Barbecue in 2025

3 weeks ago | robbreport.com | Mike DeSimone |Jeff Jenssen

Memorial Day and summer are just around the corner and the weather has begun to heat up, so for us that means it’s time to invite some friends and family over, light the barbecue, and grill some of our favorite meats including steaks, burgers, pork shoulder, and lamb chops. And because it’s not ridiculously hot yet we’re still drinking big, juicy red wines, served at a perfect cellar temperature of 55 degrees.