An Inspired Blend
Erasmo, Maule Valley (Chile) Barbera (70%) Garnacha (30%) 2013 (Palm Bay International, $17): Improbably, I heard about this unusual, relatively...
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Mary Ewing-Mulligan
A New Face for a Heritage Property
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard, McLaren Vale (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon “Trueman” 2012 (Majestic Imports, $75): With an upcoming visit to Australia on...
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A Perennial Good Choice
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg (California) Dry Chenin Blanc 2014 ($12): Every time I taste Dry Creek Vineyard’s Dry Chenin Blanc,...
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Blast from the Past
Dievole Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2013 (deGrazia Imports, about $20): When I received a sample of Dievole Chianti Classico recently,...
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Terroir Bound, Tradition Bound
Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain (Washington) “La Haute Cuvée” 2012 ($120 in magnum): As long as I have known the...
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A Question of Style
On Point, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013 & Anderson Valley “Christinna’s Cuvée” Pinot Noir 2013 (both $36): My recent blind...
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A Pinot Blanc That Over-Delivers
Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Blanc 2014 ($20): Considering the abundance of good wines, I have assiduously avoided reviewing...
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A Fresh Take on Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
J. Lohr, Napa Valley – St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc, Carol’s Vineyard 2014 ($24): Sauvignon Blanc is one of those grapes...
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An Island of Tradition in a Sea of Chianti Classico Change
Melini, Chianti Classico Riserva “La Selvanella” 2011 (Frederick Wildman & Sons, $28): I have many favorite Chianti Classico wines. One...
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Two Brilliant Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs
Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2011 ($32) and “Estate Reserve” 2012 ($42): Handley Cellars’ Pinots are among the...
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Flavorful, Fun, and Comestible-Friendly
Bonny Doon Vineyard, California, “Gravitas” 2014 ($16): Just look at the price and you know that this wine is not...
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Here’s to Sauvignon Blanc
Nobilo, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc “Icon” 2014 (Constellation Imports, $22): If there is an official California Wine Month (September)...
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