Charm, Freshness and Vibrancy
Maggy Hawk, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir 2017 ($65): Five years ago, I reviewed four 2012 Pinot Noir wines from Anderson...
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Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Cabernet Franc in the Spotlight
Ehlers Estate, Napa Valley – St. Helena, Cabernet Franc, 2015 ($65): I’ve got a thing for Cabernet Franc. Generally, I...
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Big Can Be Beautiful
Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills (California) Chardonnay 2016 ($60): Wine drinkers seem to have very specific style preferences for Chardonnay...
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Pursuing the Holy Grail of Pinot Noir
Emeritus Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir Pinot Hill Vineyard 2015 ($67): New wineries and new vineyards emerge constantly in California,...
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Merlot and More from an Exciting McLaren Vale Estate
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard, McLaren Vale (Australia) Merlot, “The Revivalist” 2015 (Majestic Imports, $75): Three years ago, when the wines from...
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A Walk on the Wild Side
Lioco, Mendocino Carignan “Sativa” 2016 ($30): As much as I enjoy Lioco’s Pinot Noirs, they quickly lost my attention at...
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Cool Climate Cabernet Sauvignon
Howard Park, Great Southern (Western Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon “Scotsdale” 2014 (Winebow Inc, $40): Of all the world’s wine regions that...
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Miles Away from Pinot Grigio
Apaltagua, San Antonio Valley (Chile) Pinot Gris Reserva 2017 (Global Vineyard Importers, $13): Some grape varieties are easy to categorize: ...
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The Thrill of a Great Sauvignon Blanc
Ladoucette, Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley, France) 2015 (Maisons, Marques & Domaines, $45): I have been souring on Sauvignon Blanc wines lately...
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Mountain Cabernet
Acumen, Napa Valley “Mountainside” Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 ($60) & “PEAK” Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 ($150): So much excitement exists around Pinot...
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Patagonia Pinot Noir Offers Vibrancy and Value
Aniello, Alto Valle del Rio Negro (Patagonia, Argentina) Pinot Noir “006” Riverside Estate 2017 (Global Vineyard Importers, $17): Patagonia is...
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Loire Valley Inspiration from California
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg, Chenin Blanc, 2017 ($15): The weather was uncomfortably warm and humid when I prepared to taste...
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