Desert Wind Reds: 93-94 Point Merlot, Carménère, Petit Verdot
Reverse Wine Snob spotlights Desert Wind’s Wahluke Slope reds—Merlot, Carménère, Petit Verdot—scoring 93–94 points with dry, juicy, structured, estate-grown appeal.
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Quinta da Fonte Souto: Alentejo elevation, freshness, ripe flavor
Symington’s Quinta da Fonte Souto proves Alto Alentejo elevation can deliver ripe fruit with freshness. Two $32 releases reviewed with context and smart pairings.
Quinta da Fonte Souto in Alentejo: Two Standout Releases to Know
Portugal’s Alentejo meets altitude at Quinta da Fonte Souto. We break down a mineral, leesy Branco and a structured Tinto—what to expect, pair, and buy.
Quinta da Fonte Souto Alentejo Review: Fresh White and Red Blend
Quinta da Fonte Souto (Alto Alentejo) nails altitude freshness in a 2023 Arinto/Verdelho and a 2020 Alicante Bouschet-led red. Style, context, pairings.
Walla Walla Red Blend Deal: Cedar + Salmon 2018, 91-93 pts at $14/btl
Deal alert: Cedar + Salmon’s 2018 Walla Walla Red Blend scores 91–93 points, French oak-aged, Petit Verdot-led—now $14.16/bottle for a day via Reverse Wine Snob.
Crane Lake Cabernet Sauvignon Review: $6 California Cab, Dry and Easy
Can a $6 non-vintage California Cabernet be worth your weeknight? We break down Crane Lake’s dry, easy style, Reverse Wine Snob’s take, and best pairings.
Domaine Grivot 2024 tank tasting: light touch, Vosne spice, Nuits edge
Winehog’s 2024 tank tasting at Domaine Grivot points to a lighter, spice-led Burgundy vintage. Here's how to read the lineup, plan cellaring, and pair it.
Crane Lake Cabernet Review: A $6 California Cab That Delivers
A $6 California Cabernet that stays mostly dry and weeknight-friendly. We unpack Reverse Wine Snob’s NV Crane Lake Cab and who should buy it.
Trader Joe’s Puisseguin Saint-Émilion 2022: Worth $9.99?
Right Bank Bordeaux under $10? We unpack Reverse Wine Snob’s take on Trader Joe’s Reserve Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2022—dry, Merlot-based, and food-friendly.
Cedar + Salmon Walla Walla Red Blend: Value 91–93pt Daily Drink
A Petit Verdot–led Walla Walla red blend gets 91–93 points and a rare sub-$15 price. Style snapshot, context, and pairing ideas before you stock up.
Domaine Grivot 2024: Pinot Noir from Vosne to Nuits-Saint-Georges
Winehog’s Steen Öhman tasted Domaine Grivot’s 2024 reds from tank: a lighter, winemaker’s vintage with standouts in Vosne and NSG. Here’s what to expect.
Crane Lake Cabernet Sauvignon Review: $6 California Cab That Delivers
Reverse Wine Snob reviews Crane Lake Cabernet Sauvignon, a non‑vintage California Cab around $6. We decode the style, value, and best pairings.