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Oenologic Evolution: A Look at Austrian Wines, Part One

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Wayne Belding

“The principal export from the Wachau is the dry wine known as Schluck, made in the main from the Sylvaner. Much of it also comes from the Kamp valley, an important vineyard area running south from Langenlois to Krems.” The World Atlas of Wine (1st Edition, 1971). . .
Adegas Gran Vinum, Rías Baixas (Galicia, Spain) Albariño “Selección Especial” 2024 ($35, Grapes of Spain / Aurelio Cabestrero)

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Michael Franz

This wine is among the very best renditions of Albariño from Rías Baixas in almost every vintage, and 2024 is no exception. It is certainly a standout in terms of physical density, but the real key to its success is not its “size” but rather how driving and persistent its flavors prove to be. Purity of fruit is another key, and the notes of orchard fruits with citrus edging are utterly delicious.
Tuscan Vermentino’s Rise to Excellence

2 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein

Many wine journalists and sommeliers look down their collective noses at Tuscan Vermentino. They believe that the only “real” Vermentino comes from just a few specific locations: Sardinia (Vermentino di Sardegna, or the even more exalted Vermentino di Gallura), Corsica, or Liguria (where the grape is known as Pigato, most notably in Coli di Luni DOC). Having tasted scores of Tuscan renditions of Vermentino over the last two years, I disagree.
Castello di Volpaia, Maremma Toscana Vermentino DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Prelius” 2024 ($23)

2 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein

It is no surprise that Castello di Volpaia, a top Tuscan producer based in Radda, fashioned a crowd-pleasing 2024 Vermentino. Their Vermentino, Prelius, has always been a hit with me. The 2024 is no exception. Made from organic grapes, it combines a touch of creaminess with an attractive and subtle white pepper-like spiciness. This bright and refreshing Vermentino will be widely enjoyed as an aperitivo or to accompany steamed clams or other simple seafood. 92 Michael Apstein
San Felice, Bolgheri Superiore DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Bell’Aja” 2022 ($75)

2 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Michael Franz

Made predominantly from Merlot, this young wine is exceedingly inviting in aromatic terms, with plum and dark cherry fruit notes taking the lead ahead of subtle wood accents.
Calimist, Sonoma County (California) Red Wine 2021 ($35)

2 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco

Calimist is a collaboration between Ed McKenna, Chris Condos, and their winemaker/viticulturist Scott Zapotocky. The blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc reveals its true character after a vigorous decanting. The wine opens with enticing aromas of red and black fruit, cedar, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, baking spice, and a hint of wild mint.
Inside the Valle de Guadalupe: A Guide to Mexico’s Flourishing Food and Wine Scene

3 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco

There are few places more enchanting than Valle de Guadalupe. Situated in the northern Baja California Peninsula, much of the Valle’s magic lies in its ability to slow time and reconnect you with life’s simple pleasures. Everything centers around the joy of wine, food, and nature here. Set against a breathtaking landscape with stunning vistas, this region’s exceptional wines and vineyard-set restaurants have been gaining gastronomic credibility for decades.
Reds from Coastal Tuscany: A Rising Region for Excellence, Variety, and Value

3 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Michael Franz

My strong sense is that most American wine lovers and trade members know Tuscan wines predominantly within three categories: The various Chianti appellations located largely between Florence and Siena, the blended “Super Tuscans” and their more affordable Toscana IGT cousins, and Montalcino—including Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. This set includes wines that are very important and very successful.
Villa Santo Stefano, Colline Lucchesi e Montecarlo (Tuscany, Italy) “Loto” 2016 ($65)

3 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Michael Franz

By comparison to the 2016 “Lippo” bottling from this same excellent producer, this top-of-line bottling is looking terrific at this point, with its blend of Bordeaux varieties still displaying depth of fruit and significant flavor impact. The blend began including Cabernet Franc in the 2019 vintage, but of course this precedes that.
Avignonesi, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) Poggetto di Sopra 2020 ($60)

3 weeks ago | winereviewonline.com | Wayne Belding

The 2020 Poggetto di Sopra Nobile di Montepulciano from Avignonesi shows a classic Sangiovese character from the Tuscan town of Montepulciano. This is a wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes from the Caprile vineyard with clay-rich soils that provide water to the vines during the hot summer days.