Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Two Messengers, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2011
June 11, 2013
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Two Messengers is a joint project of Patricia Green Cellars, iconic Oregon winemaker, and Mark Tarlov, who founded Evening Land Vineyards prior to his...
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Charles Joguet, Chinon (Loire Valley, France) 2010
June 11, 2013
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This wine is from one of the standard-bearers of Chinon.  It is a racy and vibrant wine that has a core of red current,...
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Potel Aviron, Moulin à Vent (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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Contrary to the general notion that Beaujolais is mindless quaffing wine, this excellent rendering of Moulin à Vent displays real density, depth and power,...
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Potel Aviron, Julienas (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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Quite complex and interesting, this is a serious Julienas and a seriously strong value as well.  Subtle aromas of herbs, wildflowers, spices and dark...
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Potel Aviron, Chenas (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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This traditionally vinified (i.e., no carbonic maceration) Beaujolais is among the softer, broader offerings from Stéphane Aviron in 2010, showing a subtle floral aroma...
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Molino, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 This shows impressively dark color and quite expressive aromas, as well as fine concentration but no hardness on the palate.  The soft tannins and...
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Cascina Delle Rose, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 Quite dark in color, with very inviting aromas of ripe fruit with a depth and density that can almost be smelled.  There’s also enough...
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Albino Rocca, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 Very sexy aromas show spices and toast along with fresher, more primary notes of bright red fruit.  The texture is soft and the flavors...
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Ressina Az. Agr. Di Ressia Fabrizio, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 This wine is a model of subtle excellence, with years of positive development ahead of it.  Brooding and backward, but still loaded with nuances...
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Rattalino, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 The deep, rich, aromas of this wine are quite arresting, and though it is very ripe in character, there’s nothing raisiny about it, suggesting...
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Fontanabianca, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 Sweet aromatic notes lead into a soft, open, deep set of flavors.  Balanced and perfectly–I mean perfectly–symmetrical, this shows both sweet and savory notes...
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Bel Colle, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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June 11, 2013
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 Promisingly dense pigmentation offers an accurate indication of what is to follow, as this wine delivers exceptional depth of flavor.  The fruit is quite...
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