Bill Ward

Journalist and hedonist, not necessarily in that order.

312 wines • 201 followers • 249 following

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

9.5

Persistent pepper and plum. Sadly, The next to last village in which Mike Officer had access to this vineyard. — 4 years ago

Matt liked this

Balfour

Classic Cuvée Brut Chardonnay Blend

Bill Ward

9.3

My first bubbles from Britain, but certainly not my last. Firm and fabulous and delicious. Surprising depth and length. — 8 years ago

Les liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Bill Ward

9.5

Pristine. Endless. — 8 years ago

Lisa, Les and 1 other liked this

Château Canon

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Bill Ward

9.3

Still hanging in there. Mint and red berries, herby finish — 4 years ago

Keith liked this

Ktima Gerovassiliou

Epanomi Malagousia 2015

Bill Ward

9.3

Fascinating and fabulous. Clean but rich — 8 years ago

Nino Negri

Sfursat Valtellina Nebbiolo 2011

Bill Ward

9.5

Fabulous structure, tons of stuffing, sensuous grip, sublime finish. — 8 years ago

Les liked this

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Cardiac Hill Syrah 2009

Bill Ward

9.3

Deep, dark, dank, eminently drinkable. Fab structure — 8 years ago

Drew and Les liked this

Domaine Barmes-Buecher

Réserve Alsace Pinot Noir 2002

Bill Ward

8.8

Smells surprisingly fresh at first, then falls off. Decent cherry/berry notes. — 6 years ago

Keith, Noella and 22 others liked this

Fattoria Poggio di Sotto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2006

Bill Ward

9.6

Holy shite! Exactly what Brunello should be, endless essence of Sangiovese, — 8 years ago

Terri, Les and 3 others liked this

Mastroberardino

Riserva Radici Taurasi Aglianico 1998

Bill Ward

9.3

Sturdy, grape-y, layered and long — 8 years ago

Terri and Les liked this

Ryan Mullins

Hey bill! Great meeting you today!

Bill Ward

Same here, Ryan!