Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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November 28, 2023
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 This wine throws down the gauntlet in the arena of Paso Robles Cabernet by virtue of its low alcohol number (I can only think...
Rich Cook
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November 28, 2023
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 Loosely translated, “buckaloose” means “break free” and this blend breaks free of the convention that Petite Sirah works best as either a stand-alone variety...
John McDermott
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November 21, 2023
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 Mouvedre is often utilized as a blending grape, adding body and depth of color to some of the great blended wines of the world,...
Roger Morris
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November 21, 2023
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 In the mixture of Austrian and Italian cultures and languages that is Alto Adige or Sudtirol, this winery goes with the German name Vernatsch...
Vince Simmon
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November 21, 2023
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 Taurasi is the full bodied King of Campania.  Made from Aglianico, Taurasi is renowned for its ageability.  Unlike most producers, Perillo is doing much...
Vince Simmon
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November 21, 2023
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 In Campania, Aglianico is king of red grapes.  Known for producing powerful, structured red wines, Fiorentino’s Celsì also has a powerful story to match. ...
Vince Simmon
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November 21, 2023
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 Founded  in 1995, Tenuta Ponte farms and produces wine from their 25 hectare state in Campania Avellino Province, just inland from Naples.  Tenuta Ponte’s...
Norm Roby
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November 21, 2023
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 All of the fruit is grown in their Demeter certified biodynamic vineyard.  Yellow with green tint, this wine is medium bodied with lots of...
Norm Roby
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November 21, 2023
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 Aged for 6 months in neutral French oak, this Marsanne is attractive now but has all it needs to age long and well.  On...
Norm Roby
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November 21, 2023
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 Originally from the Languedoc, Terret Noir has seldom been made on its own, most often blended with Grenache or its fellow family members, Terret...
Norm Roby
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November 21, 2023
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 From 2/3rd of an acre, this is the winery’s 4th Bourboulenc release, and it is wonderfully unusual.  Medium straw in color, it offers an...
Roger Morris
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November 21, 2023
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 While typically light-bodied, Tramin Kellerei’s Schiava is a more-refined version for this pleasant, quaffing style northern Italian red.  Pale colored with a tangy, slightly...