The IWR continues its coverage of the wines of the Loire Valley.
A new look at the wines of one of Spain’s most famous wine producing regions.Wine Reviews & Tasting Articles
IWR wine reviews and tasting articles report on our ad hoc tastings of new vintages and releases of wines not covered in our bi-monthly in-depth reports. Most of the wines are submitted for review by producers and importers. Others are tasted during our travels or at special trade events held throughout the year. The wines are reviewed and rated following our tasting guidelines and procedures which include the use of the 100 point system.
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Recent Tastings
Radio-Coteau: New Spring Releases 2010
Eric Sussman is a talented winemaker who makes high quality, handcrafted wines in small quantities. Radio-Coteau: New Spring Releases 2010
Selections from the North Fork of Long Island
The North Fork of Long Island produces a multitude of fine wines. Selections from the North Fork of Long Island
Joseph Phelps: 2007 Insignia, 2007 Backus, and Other Releases
Joseph Phelp’s wines are quintessential California in style, ripe-tasting and pure Napa Cabernet Sauvignon in flavor and style. Joseph Phelps: 2007 Insignia, 2007 Backus, and Other Releases
Domaine Prieuré-Roch:
Wines of Elegance and Power
Lightly colored but with good aromatic intensity and flavor complexity and beautifully integrated fruit and oak. Domaine Prieuré-Roch: Wines of Elegance and Power
2004 Burgundies Revisited: How are they evolving?
What should Burgundy enthusiasts expect in terms of drinking pleasure?
2004 Burgundies Revisited: How are they evolving?
Bellavista from Franciacorta: Italy’s Challenge to Champagne
Elegance, refinement and a super fine, creamy mouth feel are the hallmarks of the Bellavista style. Bellavista: Italy’s Challenge to Champagne
Reviews of German Wines from Valckenberg
Entry level and premium wines from one of the top US importers of German Wines.
German Wines from Valckenberg
Elizabeth Spencer Wines: Style and Elegance
Spencer and Elizabeth neither own vineyards nor a winery, yet they make terrific wines that are stylish and elegant. Elizabeth Spencer Wines: Style and Elegance
Previous Tastings
Comparative Tastings
- Sauvignon Blanc July 2008
- Rosés May 2008
Argentina
- Legado New Releases February 2009
- Doña Paula, Bodegas Salentein, Finca El Portillo New Releases October 2008
- Alamos, Antis, Bressia, Catena, Ben Marco, Crios Susana Balbo, Luigi Bosca, Mapema, Mendel, Tikal, Viña Peridices New Releases April 2008
- Bodegas Alto, Cicchitti November 2007
- Bodega y Cavas de Weinert, Selections New Releases September 2007
Australia
- Taylor’s Wakefield Wines August 2008 (Blog)
- Yering Station September 2007
Austria
- Anton Bauer, Leo Hillinger, Steininger, Steindorfer New Releases April 2007
- Anton Bauer, Steininger, Tegernseerhof other New Releases December 2006
California
- Radio-Coteau: New Spring Releases 2010 - March 2010
- Joseph Phelps: 2007 Insignia, 2007 Backus, and Other Releases February 2010
- Elizabeth Spencer Wines: Style and Elegance November 2009
- Cass: New Estate-Bottled Rhone Releases November 2009
- Quady Winery: California’s Sweet Spot September 2009
- Longoria Wines: Handcrafted from Santa Barbara September 2009
- New releases and Best buys from California September 2009
- David Ramey: Exceptional Wines from an Exceptional Winemaker August 2009
- Clouds Rest Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir June 2009
- Radio-Coteau: Spring 2009 Releases May 2009
- Freestone and Sonoma Coast Selections March 2009
- Failla Vineyards - New Pinot Noir Releases February 2009
- Peay Vineyards New Releases February 2009
- A Donkey and Goat Winery: Berkeley Garagiste December 2008 (Blog)
- Anthony Austin’s New Left Edge Pinot Noirs December 2008 (Blog)
- Benziger, Morgan, Paraiso, Ramey, Talley, Others New Releases October 2008
- Spann, Vineyards New Releases January 2008
- Hall, Mumm, Paraiso, Twin Oak Cellars, New releases November 2007
- Schramsberg Vineyards New Releases September 2007
- Sonoma Coast Vineyards New Releases July 2007
- Spann Vineyards, Two Angels, New Releases April 2007
- Eponymous, Source, Two Angels, New Releases December 2006
- Spann Vineyards, Silverado Vineyards New Releases February 2007
Chile
- Aresti, Big Tatoo, Cousiño Macul, Erasmo, Los Vascos, MontGras, Santa Rita, Veramonte New Releases April 2008
- Aresti Vineyards New Releases September, 2007
France
- Domaine Prieuré-Roch: Wines of Elegance and Power January 2010
- 2004 Burgundies Revisited: How are they evolving? January 2010
- The Wines of Jean-Luc Colombo May 2009
- Domaines Schlumberger: Wines of Tradition, Youth and Passion May 2008 (Blog)
- Lucien Albrect, Les Domaines Barons de Rotschild (Lafite), P Guillard New Releases April 2008
- Chateau de Jau, Chateau d’Or, Chateau de Ségres, Chateau de Surville, Chateau de Valcombe, Chateau Grande Cassagne, Mas de Guiot, Chateau Lamarque, Castelmaure Mas des Bressades, Mas de la Dame, Mas de Guiot, Col de Vents, and more New Releases February 2008
- 2005 Affordable Bordeaux and Rolland collection December 2007
- Domaine Roulot, Domaine Rieflé, New Releases November 2007
- Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss, Morey-Blanc New Releases September 2007
- Patrick Lesec Selection New Releases February 2007
Germany
- German Wines from Valckenberg January 2010
- German Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from Baden May 2007
Greece
- Greek Wine Selections from Nestor Imports November 2009
- The Exciting Wines of Northern Greece June 2009
- New Gems from Greece: Kitma Argyros, Strofilia, Fragou, Amethystos, Foundi, Protopapas, Aivalis, Tselepos January 2008
Italy
- Bellavista from Franciacorta: Italy’s Challenge to Champagne January 2010
- Southern Italy September 2009
- Villa Matilde: Campania’s Wines of Antiquity September 2009
- Southern Italy March 2009
- Tuscony February 2009
- Veneto New Releases February 2009
- Mazzei Serrata, Poggio Bronzone, Tenuta Belguardo New Releases January 2008
- Castello di Volpaia, TreRose New Releases September 2007
- Conte Brandolini, Feudo Principi di Butera, Tenuta Poggio Verano, New Releases May 2007
- Caldora New Releases February 2007
New Zealand
- Riverby Estate November 2007
- Nautilus Estate, Palliser Estate New Releases May 2007
Portugal
- Jose Maria Da Fonseca, Quinta da Padrela New Releases April 2008
- Quinta dos Roques, Terrenus, Herdade dos Grous January 2008
- Altas Quintas, Monte da Caldeira, Porta de Santa Catarina, Quinta das Apeqadas Port: Croft, Delaforce, Fonseca, Quinta Seara, Taylor Fladgate, New Releases November 2007
- Borques Lello, Adega de Moncão, Quinta da Pinheira, Quinta do Crasto, New Releases September 2007
- Casa de Santar, Herdade do Esparão, Muxaqt Monte dos Outeiros Releases July 2007
- Jose Maria da Fonseca, Periquita, V.-Conde-Portugal, Aveleda, Cortes de Cima, Quinta da
Cortezia, Quinta do Fojo, New Releases June 2007 - Quinta do Monte D’ Oiro New Releases April 2007
- Herdade do Perdiqão New Releases May 2007
- Encostas de Estremoz, Monte de Caldeira, New Releases December 2006
South Africa
- Surprising South African Sparklers April 2009
- The Quality of South African Wine: Whites vs. Reds January 2009 (blog)
- Blue Cove Wine January 2009 (blog)
- Durbanville Hills, Eleven Tongues, New Releases September 2007
Spain
- Monastrell: Great Values from Spain October 2009
- Bodegas Señorio de Cuzcurrita March 2009 Also available en Español
- New Releases from Cariñena, Finca Elez, La Mancha, Montsant, Navarra, Ribera del Júcar, Rueda, Tierra de Castilla, Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Toro Part II December 2008
- New Releases from Campo de Borja, Mentrida, Monterrei, Pla de Bages, Priorat, Ribera del Duero Rioja Part I October 2008 Also available en Español
- Bodegas San Isidro, Pago Casa del Blanco, Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Tolsa, Vinyes Domenech New Releases April 2008
- Bodegas Altanza, Baigorri, Callejo, Jalon, Palacio de los Frontura y Victoria, Gordonzello and more New Releases February 2008
- New Releases from Rias Baizas, Bierzo, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Rioja, Alatayud, Navarra, Jumilla, Cava, Castill-La Mancha Agricola la Bastida, Pago de Larrainzar New Releases September 2007
- New Releases from Campo de Borja, Madrid, Montsant, Navarra, Penèdes, Priorat, Rias Baixas, Rueda, Toro, Zamora New Releases July 2007
Other
- Selections from the North Fork of Long Island February 2010
- New in America: Geogian Sparklers August 2009