Recently, I enjoyed a pleasant half bottle of Schug Carneros Pinot Noir 2021. This is a good, fairly typical example of a good Sonoma pinot noir — tasting of red fruit, more on the earthy side, and with a touch of spice. Sonoma County is one of California’s most diverse and historic wine regions and…

This particular southern Italian red wine comes from Campania. This region is known for the aglianico grape, which, though harsh when young, evolves with some aging to become complex and elegant. Within Campania, Colli di Salerno is one of several IGT titles and encompasses primarily the hilly areas of that province, producing both red, white,…

Some things are worth the wait… This was an excellent Gevrey-Chambertin more than 20 years ago; today, it is superb. Burgundy is well known to all wine lovers, renowned for its outstanding and prestigious wines from the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Its terroir consists of limestone-rich soils, with warm summers and cold winters, further…