by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
You got to respect an American winery that was founded in 1850’s and still going strong. It’s now run by Jeff Bundschu, the 6th generation of winemakers. That makes it the oldest family-run winery in the US. To survive Prohibition, they raised cattle...
by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | South American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Wineries in Argentina are like the rock band The Yardbirds: the side projects are becoming more famous than the original band. Never heard of the Yardbirds? No? Ever hear of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page or Jeff Beck? I hope so. In this metaphor, Bodega Catena Zapata is...
by Keith S Wallace | Chairman's Selection, PLCB, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | Portuguese Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
A top notch producer that is making a name for itself on the international stage. Winemakers Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira are putting together some of the best dry wines, as well as assembling some seriously legit Porto. There is no sure-fire way...
by Keith S Wallace | 2013, Chairman's Selection, PLCB, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | Australian Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
It’s interesting how fashion changes in the wine world. When this wine was first released, it was the belle of the ball. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate gave the 2004 Reserve release a whopping 96 points. For the next four vintages, the Mr. Parker never...
by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine of the Week, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Impolite, brash, and barely keeping it together. The hot mess that is Rotie Cellars is the greatest thing in wine that I have seen in awhile. We all know the aristocratic wines of Napa and Bordeaux. Plus, too many folks in the wine trade covet the idea of uppercrust...
