Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Tormaresca, Salento (Puglia, Italy) Primitivo 2010
Michael Franz
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July 9, 2013
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At the risk of offending the entire state of California, I don’t particularly care for Zinfandel.  However, top renditions of this grape (known as...
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Vietti, Barbera d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 9, 2013
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This is an outstanding rendition of Barbera that successfully bridges the gap between traditional and modern style.  It shows the snappy acidity for which...
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Domaine Rouge Garance, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2011
Michael Franz
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July 9, 2013
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An excellent Côtes du Rhône made predominantly from Grenache but given some extra depth and guts from Syrah and a little Cinsault, this is...
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Grafen Neipperg, Württemberg (Germany) Lemberger 2011
Michael Franz
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July 9, 2013
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If you know a wine snob gasbag who needs to be taken down a peg, this wine will do the trick if served blind...
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Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Paul Lukacs
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July 9, 2013
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A succulent wine, full of ripe, fleshy fruit with a sexy, lush texture, this Cabernet will reward near-term drinking.  It lacks the structure to...
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Fonseca, Porto (Portugal) 2011
Michael Apstein
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July 2, 2013
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At a Kobrand-sponsored tasting of 2011 vintage Ports, tasters would be asking one another which they preferred, Taylor’s or Fonseca’s. What’s amazing to me...
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Recanati, Upper Galilee (Israel) Syrah-Viognier 2009
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 This performs very well in terms of flavor and is even more impressive in aromatic terms, showing lovely floral and leathery notes that are...
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Taylor Fladgate, Porto (Portugal) 2011
Michael Apstein
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July 2, 2013
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Nature was kind to the Douro Valley in 2011 delivering perfect weather throughout the growing season.  For most producers, it was an easy decision...
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Craggy Range, Martinborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2011
Michael Apstein
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July 2, 2013
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Craggy Range recently held ten-year vertical tasting, from their first vintage in 2002 to the 2011, of their Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir. ...
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Herdade do Esporão, Alentejo (Portugal) 2009
Michael Apstein
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July 2, 2013
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This is the kind of red wine people love.  It’s robust, yet not tannic or hard.  A blend Portuguese grapes, Aragones, Trincadiera, Alicante Bouschet...
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La Crema, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2011
Marguerite Thomas
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July 2, 2013
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I have long been a fan of most La Crema Pinots, and this vintage is no exception. As a wine coming from a cool...
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Joseph Carr, Napa County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Rich Cook
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July 2, 2013
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I don’t find many worthy Cabernets at this price that show the word “Napa” on the label.  The bouquet presents blackberry, cassis, dried herbs...
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