Michael Zimberg
Mikey's first memory of wine was age 8 when he tried a red Burgundy that tasted like the "velvet britches of Jesus."
Mikey has an amazing sense of taste and always knows the perfect thing to drink--whether it's beer, champagne, scotch or wine. How does he know? I swear, Mikey, just KNOWS.
Experiencing the world through food and libations is a blast with Mikey. Each night, another adventure. Woohoo! Let the fun begin.
Note from Mikey: I apply a grade-school type grade to wine based on its current value. A $100 wine should rock, conversation can only center on the wine. A $50 wine should be as memorable as a beautiful work of art. A $10 wine I enjoy might get an A grade, while a $75 wine that is better (relatively) gets a B- because it is weaker than some $75 wines. Region and rarity also play a factor. Something that is fun to try because it is different may merit a higher grade.
"Mikey's Grade" is a trademark of independent wine reviewer Michael Zimberg, and does not represent the views or opinions of ClassicWines.com, LLC.
2000 DuMol Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Very California in size, color and extraction. Cherry syrup, cinnamon, and wood bark all emerge f... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wed, Nov 26th 2008
2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Captivating wine. I'd like to try an Usseglio higher-end label. Smells like lavender, crushed bla... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Thu, Nov 20th 2008
2003 Walter Clore Private Reserve Columbia Crest
Medium translucent ruby. Give it 15 minutes to open up and it becomes quite an interesting wine. ... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wed, Nov 19th 2008
2005 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Savoy
Dark ruby color. Nose of milling spices, lavender and blood orange. This is a genuine, unique, ho... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Tue, Nov 18th 2008
2005 Green Truck Cellars Pinot Noir
Shipper Shock: a lesson about wine shipping. I tried my first bottle of '05 Green Truck the day i... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Mon, Nov 17th 2008
2005 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Syrah
Two lessons: first: seek out wines when all critics agree. This wine got raving reviews from some... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Fri, Nov 14th 2008
2003 Bethel Heights Vineyard Pinot Noir Southeast Block Reserve
Nice dark ruby color. Then muted across the rest of the experience. Some pinot aromas, including ... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Thu, Nov 13th 2008
2001 Perticaia Sagrantino di Montefalco
Tonight I traveled to Umbria (at least in my mind, drinking this monster). This wine is a juicy, ... more
Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wed, Nov 12th 2008
