Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Bodega DiamAndes, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2010
Michael Apstein
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June 25, 2013
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The Bonnie family who owns the Cru Classé Graves property, Château Malartic-Lagravière, have shown, with their project in Argentina, that their talents are not...
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Bodega DiamAndes, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) 2011
Michael Apstein
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June 25, 2013
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This “entry level” wine from DiamAndes, a Malbec (80%) Syrah blend is a good choice for this summer’s BBQs. The additional of Syrah to...
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Château des Labourons, Fleurie (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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June 25, 2013
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Fleurie, one of the ten named villages or crus of Beaujolais, is allowed to put its name on the label, with or without reference...
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Odem Mountain, Galilee (Israel) Shiraz 2010
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 Fruity and even juicy in character, this shows relatively little oak but still plenty of punch.  However, it is no mere fruit bomb, as...
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Lotem Winery, Israel (Israel) 2011
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 Made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a more structured and serious wine than its stablemate “Trio” blend.  Showing very pleasant and varietally-appropriate herbal...
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Lueria, Upper Galilee (Israel) 2008
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 This producer also turns out a Sangiovese-Barbera blend and a credible Gewurztraminer, but this nuanced, serious blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah and...
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Carmel Winery, Upper Galilee (Israel) 2008
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 This Bordeaux-style blend benefits greatly from a lovely impression of sweetness that presents itself on the attack and is sustained through on the mid-palate...
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Carmel Winery, Israel (Israel) 2008
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 This complex blend resulted from a non-elective experiment conducted in 2006, when warfare to the north in Lebanon prevented the Carmel staff from getting...
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Carmel Winery, Israel (Israel) Carignan 2008
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 Given how well Carignan (a.k.a. Carignano and Cariñena) performs in relatively hot climates elsewhere around the Mediterranean, it doesn’t come as much of a...
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Carmel Winery, Upper Galilee (Israel) Cabernet Franc 2008
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2013
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 The 2008 growing season in the Upper Galilee was hot, and might consequently have cooked the varietal character out of a wine like this,...
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Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2010
Robert Whitley
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June 25, 2013
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This is Merry’s spicy pinot, showing a bit of vanillin and forest floor, with a juicy core supported by firm tannins. Easy to drink...
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Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2010
Robert Whitley
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June 25, 2013
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The 2010 RRV is Merry’s "now" pinot noir, with bright red=fruited aromas, a touch of lightness and elegance on the palate, and integrated tannins...
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