A Pioneering Syrah
Viña Falernia, Elqui Valley (Chile) Syrah Reserva 2009 (Empson USA, $12): This Syrah from Chile embodies two exciting trends: the...
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Mary Ewing-Mulligan
New Life for an Ancient Property
Weingut Liebfrauenstift, Rheinhessen (Germany) Dry Riesling, 2011 (P. J. Valckenberg, $19): If you occasionally taste wines blind, you might have...
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Soulful Syrah
Hestia Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington State) Syrah 2008 ($30): My recent blind-tasting of Washington State red wines was small but...
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Three Tempting Pinot Noir Choices
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir, Gowan Creek Vineyard, 2009 ($80): I recently tasted three beautiful 2009 Pinot Noirs from...
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A Chardonnay with Class
Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder – Napa Valley, Chardonnay 2009 ($30): Not many of the wine lovers I know on the...
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A Substantial Yet Refreshing Tuscan White
Castello Montauto, Vernaccia d San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy, 2011 (Excelsior Wine & Spirits, $18): Sipping a glass of Vernaccia di...
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A Star Is Born
Tenuta di Biserno, Toscana (Italy) “Biserno” 2008 (Wade & Clark Imports, $180): A little more than ten years ago, Marchese...
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All Sangiovese, All Napa Valley
Villa Ragazzi, Napa Valley (California) Sangiovese, Rodeno Vineyards, 2009 ($36): To my delight, after expressing my disillusion with most California...
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A Prime Candidate for Your Season of Riesling
F. E. Trimbach, Alsace (France) Riesling, 2009 (Palm Bay International, $25): If I had to name my top ten wine...
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A Different Taste of Argentina
Argento, Mendoza (Argentina) Bonarda, 2010 (Lion Nathan USA, $13): Ever since I first visited Argentina, I have been intrigued by...
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Once Again, Zinfandel
A. Rafanelli, Dry Creek Valley (California) Zinfandel, 2009 (about $50): Maybe my taste in wine is revolving full circle, from...
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