A Steal of a Chardonnay
Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Valley (California) Chardonnay DCV Estate Block 10, 2012 ($30): Now that the era of over-oaked,...
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Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Viva Vermentino
Aia Vecchia, Toscana (Italy) Vermentino 2013 (Dalla Terra, $12): If I had to name my favorite native Italian white grape...
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Re-Defining a Category
Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon), Pinot Gris 2013 ($17): Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape in different...
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A Welcome Late-Release Bordeaux
Château Lassègue, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru “Lassègue” 2005 (Sovereign Wine Imports, $150): In 2005, I happened to visit Bordeaux just as...
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Summer Itself
La Sirena, Napa Valley 72%-Paso Robles 28%, Moscato “Azul,” 2012 ($30): I first tasted this wine at a luncheon in...
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A Rosé with Character
Las Rocas, Calatayud (Spain) Rosé 2013 (Las Rocas USA, $14): Surprises are fun. When I settled into a blind tasting...
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Beautiful Subtlety
Hilliard Bruce, Sta. Rita Hills (California) Chardonnay 2011 ($45): I could go one of two ways on this review. I...
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Bringing Portugal to the Table
José Maria da Fonseca, Douro (Portugal) Domini 2010 and Domini Plus 2008 (Palm Bay International, $20 and $32): For all...
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An Appreciation of Classic Styling
Baileyana, Edna Valley (California) Pinot Noir “Firepeak” 2012 ($30): If you love fine Pinot Noir but your wine budget is...
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Time-Tripping Into New York’s Wine History
Gold Seal Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling “Charles Fournier” 2012 ($15): Two of the compelling attractions of wine, for...
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Another Discovery from Washington State
EFESTE, Yakima Valley (Washington) Sauvignon Blanc “Sauvage” 2012 ($23): My wine-tasting over the past two weeks has involved Champagnes, Italian...
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