Category: Wine Reviews
Excess de Penin A Classic and Simple Easy Drinker
Posted by A. Kraft | May 8, 2026 | Bordeaux, French Wines, Merlot, MP, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Château La Cardonne: 2016 vs. 2018
Posted by A. Kraft | Jan 16, 2026 | Bordeaux, French Wines, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon: A Must-Have Wine
Posted by A. Kraft | Dec 5, 2025 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wines, New World Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A Sophisticated Sip: Sancerre Le Mont
Posted by A. Kraft | Jun 6, 2025 | French Wines, Loire, MP-VW, Old World Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Wine Reviews
LYV Rose
Castello del Poggio Moscato — A Familiar...
Navigator Sparkling Brut
Harvester Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvigno...
Martoccia Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019
Madonna Estate Chardonnay, 2022
Madonna Estate Barbera, 2022
La Mascota by Mascota Vineyards, Chardon...
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Veuve Dubarry
Excess de Penin A Classic and Simple Eas...
Maison Matisco 2022: Viré-Clessé vs Mâco...
Louis Roederer
Belle Glos Rose, Oeil De Perdrix, Sonoma
Graville Lacoste Chateau Graves Blanc, 2...
Stella Rosa Moscato d’Asti and Pea...
Stella Rosa Rosso
Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2022 (Reserve)
Château La Cardonne: 2016 vs. 2018
Noble Champagne Grand Cru Brut, 2005
Tsarine Gold Brut Champagne
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon: A Must-H...
D’Isanto & D’Isanto I Ba...
A Bold First Vintage: Belair-Coubet Malb...
Château Robin des Moines St Émilion
Stein Rosé Trocken, 2024
Chateau Haut Plaisance Montagne Saint-Em...
Liquid Light Rosé: This Rosé Was Differe...
Chevalier Alexis Lichine Sauvignon Blanc...
Mucchietto Appassimento Organic
Orin Swift’s “8 Years in the...
Gordonne Springs Rosé: A Delightful Revi...
A Sophisticated Sip: Sancerre Le Mont
Bennwihr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé (NV)...
Prieuré de Cénac: A French Malbec with D...
Mucchietto Soave White (Organic Wine)
Sutter Home Pink Moscato California Rosé...
Chateau Rauzan Despagne Bordeaux Blanc
Besson Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons...
La Chapelle Gordonne Rosé
Louis de Jolimont Castelbeaux, Chardonna...
Bernard Magrez L’Aurore en Gascogn...
Samuel Robert: Sweet Surprise Pinot
Château Peyrabon: A Winner!
Wildlilly: A Chilled Pinot Noir Chardonn...
Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé...
Robert Debuisson Castelbeaux: Perfect Ev...
Clos Beylesse Rosé: Sea Breeze, Citrus, ...
Harry’s Bar Cipriani Bellini: A Pl...
Château Doisy-Vedrines, 1990
Escudo Rojo Reserva Chardonnay (2019)
Chateau Siaurac – Two Bordeaux Rig...
Three Sauternes Side by Side
Château Tour de Mirambeau Bordeaux Blanc...
Red Wines
LatestHarvester Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
by A. Kraft | Sep 11, 2026 | Cabernet Sauvignon, New World Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A $20 Paso Robles Cabernet from Austin Hope with blueberry, cherry, vanilla, and oak—balanced, smooth, and perfect for winding down.
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Martoccia Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019
by A. Kraft | Aug 28, 2026 | Italian Wines, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Madonna Estate Barbera, 2022
by A. Kraft | Jul 31, 2026 | Barbera, California Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Excess de Penin A Classic and Simple Easy Drinker
by A. Kraft | May 8, 2026 | Bordeaux, French Wines, Merlot, MP, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Rosé Wines
LatestLYV Rose
by A. Kraft | Oct 23, 2026 | French Wines, Languedoc, Old World Wines, Rosé Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A beautiful bottle with a pleasantly surprising pour. LYV Rosé brings together freshness, smooth texture, and delicate strawberry notes.
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Belle Glos Rose, Oeil De Perdrix, Sonoma
by A. Kraft | Mar 27, 2026 | New World Wines, Rosé Wines, US Wines | 0 |
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Stein Rosé Trocken, 2024
by A. Kraft | Oct 10, 2025 | Germany, Old World Wines, Rosé Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Liquid Light Rosé: This Rosé Was Different, But Good!
by A. Kraft | Sep 12, 2025 | New World Wines, Rosé Wines, US Wines, Washington Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
White Wines
LatestCastello del Poggio Moscato — A Familiar Favorite, Revisited
by A. Kraft | Oct 9, 2026 | Italian Wines, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Once one of my favorite Moscatos, Castello del Poggio brings plenty of nostalgia. Years later, both its presentation and my experience of the wine feel a little different.
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Madonna Estate Chardonnay, 2022
by A. Kraft | Aug 14, 2026 | California Wines, Chardonnay, New World Wines, US Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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La Mascota by Mascota Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2024
by A. Kraft | Jul 17, 2026 | Argentina, Chardonnay, New World Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
by A. Kraft | Jun 5, 2026 | New World Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Old World Wines
LatestLYV Rose
by A. Kraft | Oct 23, 2026 | French Wines, Languedoc, Old World Wines, Rosé Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A beautiful bottle with a pleasantly surprising pour. LYV Rosé brings together freshness, smooth texture, and delicate strawberry notes.
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Castello del Poggio Moscato — A Familiar Favorite, Revisited
by A. Kraft | Oct 9, 2026 | Italian Wines, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Navigator Sparkling Brut
by A. Kraft | Sep 25, 2026 | French Wines, MP, Old World Wines, Sparkling, Wine Reviews | 0 |
New World Wines
LatestHarvester Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
by A. Kraft | Sep 11, 2026 | Cabernet Sauvignon, New World Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A $20 Paso Robles Cabernet from Austin Hope with blueberry, cherry, vanilla, and oak—balanced, smooth, and perfect for winding down.
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Madonna Estate Chardonnay, 2022
by A. Kraft | Aug 14, 2026 | California Wines, Chardonnay, New World Wines, US Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Madonna Estate Barbera, 2022
by A. Kraft | Jul 31, 2026 | Barbera, California Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Malbec
- Red Blends
Harvester Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
by A. Kraft | Sep 11, 2026 | Cabernet Sauvignon, New World Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A $20 Paso Robles Cabernet from Austin Hope with blueberry, cherry, vanilla, and oak—balanced, smooth, and perfect for winding down.
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Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon: A Must-Have Wine
by A. Kraft | Dec 5, 2025 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wines, New World Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Samuel Robert: Sweet Surprise Pinot
by A. Kraft | Jan 17, 2025 | MP-VW, New World Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wines, US Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Surprising, sweet, and smooth—this Samuel Robert Pinot Noir is a must-try at a steal of a price!
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Robert Debuisson Castelbeaux: Perfect Everyday Pinot Noir
by A. Kraft | Oct 25, 2024 | French Wines, Old World Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
A Bold First Vintage: Belair-Coubet Malbec
by A. Kraft | Nov 7, 2025 | French Wines, Malbec, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
French Malbecs may be rare, but Château Belair-Coubet's 2019 vintage is a standout. With bold blackberry and raspberry flavors, floral complexity, and a touch of toastiness, it’s an impressive debut earning 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Prieuré de Cénac: A French Malbec with Depth and Character
by A. Kraft | May 9, 2025 | French Wines, Malbec, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
D’Isanto & D’Isanto I Balzini
by A. Kraft | Nov 21, 2025 | Italian Wines, Old World Wines, Super Tuscan, Wine Reviews | 0 |
I Balzini blends Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, delivering savory black fruit, leather, polished tannins, and a nice elegant finish.
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- Value Wines
Navigator Sparkling Brut
by A. Kraft | Sep 25, 2026 | French Wines, MP, Old World Wines, Sparkling, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Navigator Brut is a fresh Vin de France sparkling wine with soft bubbles, apple and pear notes, and bright acidity.
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Veuve Dubarry
by A. Kraft | May 22, 2026 | Burgundy, French Wines, Old World Wines, Sparkling, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Louis Roederer
by A. Kraft | Apr 10, 2026 | Champagne, French Wines, Old World Wines, Sparkling, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Castello del Poggio Moscato — A Familiar Favorite, Revisited
by A. Kraft | Oct 9, 2026 | Italian Wines, Old World Wines, Value Wines, White Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Once one of my favorite Moscatos, Castello del Poggio brings plenty of nostalgia. Years later, both its presentation and my experience of the wine feel a little different.
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Harvester Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
by A. Kraft | Sep 11, 2026 | Cabernet Sauvignon, New World Wines, Red Wines, US Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
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Martoccia Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019
by A. Kraft | Aug 28, 2026 | Italian Wines, Old World Wines, Red Wines, Value Wines, Wine Reviews | 0 |
Poll of the Week
Recent Reviews
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LYV Rose
Score: 89%
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Castello del Poggio Moscato — A Familiar Favorite, Revisited
Score: 84%
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Navigator Sparkling Brut
Score: 86%
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Harvester Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 89%
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Martoccia Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019
Score: 92%
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