Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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The much-heralded 2009 vintage in Bordeaux produced ripe and rich wines because of virtually perfect weather throughout the growing season. They are a great...
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John Anthony, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Rebecca Murphy
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April 23, 2013
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Finally, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that is not afraid to show off its varietal character of black currant!  I love the herbal, cassis...
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Tenute Sella, Bramaterra DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
April 23, 2013
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This wine is a blend of 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina, and 10% Vespolina, a typical mix of grapes for the area.  The nose is...
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Jamsheed, Yarra Valley (Victoria, Australia) Syrah 2010
April 23, 2013
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This beautiful Syrah manages to combine elegance and boldness.  The nose has an explosion of black pepper, meat, baking spices, violet floral notes, and...
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Flametree, Margaret River (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
April 23, 2013
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Flametree produced a beautiful Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon in 2011.  This is a meaty wine with ripe black plum, blackberry, and cassis fruit. An...
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Gascón, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2011
Marguerite Thomas
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April 23, 2013
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First impressions of this vibrant and fragrant import from Argentina include a powerful aroma of violets (characteristic of many Malbecs) that wafts up from...
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Château La Rame, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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Cadillac, an appellation best known for sweet wines, also produces a small amount of red, including this one that consumers should flock to.  To...
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Pech-Latt, Corbières (Languedoc, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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You have just found your summertime grilling wine!  Pech-Latt is one of the star producers in Corbières, one of the Languedoc’s most important appellations. ...
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Château de Pennautier, Cabardès (Languedoc, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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Cabardès, a small appellation in the Languedoc, sits where Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic influences meet.  It’s one of the few areas in France where...
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Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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Given the current world wide demand and stratospheric prices of the classified growths from Bordeaux, it’s not surprising not all but the super rich...
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Hecht & Bannier, Languedoc (France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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The Languedoc, an enormous swath of vineyards in the sunny South of France extending west from the Rhone River to the Spanish border, is...
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Hecht & Bannier, Minervois (Languedoc, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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April 23, 2013
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Hecht & Bannier is a high quality négociant specializing in the wines from the Languedoc.  If you ever want to explore how the wines...
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