Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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March 12, 2013
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A blast from the past, Secco-Bertani is a tribute to the way wine was made in Verona in days gone by. This small, quaint...
Robert Whitley
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March 12, 2013
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This very sleek Chianti Classico delivers old-fashioned Chianti character despite its modern upbringing, such as aging in French barrique and a healthy splash of...
Robert Whitley
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March 12, 2013
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Over the years Franciscan’s Magnificat, a blend of four Bordeaux grape varieties, has compiled an impressive record of outstanding vintages that have been remarkably...
Robert Whitley
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March 12, 2013
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The Hestan ‘Stephanie’ wines are some of the finest in consulting winemaker Jeff Gaffner’s portfolio, and this Cab speaks to the potential of this...
Robert Whitley
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March 12, 2013
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Robert Craig’s Howell Mountain cabernet sauvignon has been off the charts in recent years, and the ’09 could well be the finest in a...
Michael Apstein
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March 5, 2013
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Susana Balbo, one of Argentina great winemakers, has put together an easy-to-recommend wine by blending a small amount of Malbec (10%) with the Cabernet...
Michael Apstein
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March 5, 2013
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Thanks goes to Christy Canterbury, MW, who suggested I try this wine at a recent tasting. It’s an incredible bargain for authentic Pinot Noir. ...
Rebecca Murphy
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March 5, 2013
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Petite Sirah seems a strange addition to the portfolio of white Bordeaux lovers, but when a vineyard next to their Sauvignon Blanc vineyard became...
February 26, 2013
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La Mejorada has recovered the remains of a famous monastery and replanted vineyards on the land. This 100% Tempranillo wine derives from moisture-retaining sandy...
February 26, 2013
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The deep ruby color and staining along the glass show the concentration of this wine. The nose has density without jamminess. Ripe plum, cassis,...
Michael Apstein
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January 29, 2013
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An incredible value, this $15 Syrah manages to combine the attractive slightly beefy and the ripe plumy components that Syrah can deliver. It’s a...
Michael Apstein
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February 26, 2013
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Showing more complexity and depth than Faiveley’s village Mercurey, this wine validates the French system of vineyard classification. It delivers more minerality and earthiness,...