Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2010
Robert Whitley
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January 1, 2013
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A solid effort from Freemark Abbey, the 2010 Merlot is neither huge nor terribly complex, but ultimately it is satisfying for those with a...
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Cambria, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2010
Robert Whitley
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January 1, 2013
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Cambria’s 2011 Julia’s is an earthy Pinot that exhibits a nose of back truffle and cola, with aromas of red and black fruits, supple...
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Chateau Veronique, Coteaux du Languedoc (France) 2008
Michael Apstein
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January 1, 2013
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The Languedoc is finally getting its act together and transforming itself from the so-called wine lake to a place to find excellent wines. The...
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Angelini, Pergola Rosso (Marche, Italy) 2011
Michael Apstein
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January 1, 2013
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Pergola Rosso is a virtually unknown, tiny, 100-acre DOC, in the Marche where the similarly unknown Vernaccia Rossa (a.k.a. Aleatico) grape reigns supreme. Perhaps...
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Andrew Will, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) 2009
January 1, 2013
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The nose on this Bordeaux blend is reminiscent of beautiful, ripe red and black fruits. The plum, cassis, and cherry fruit are backed with...
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Warwick Estate, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Pinotage 2009
January 1, 2013
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Mike Ratcliffe, Nic van Aarde, and their team have made a thoroughly drinkable wine. It has cocoa, cinnamon, and pepper top-notes from 14 months...
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Sean Minor, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2010
January 1, 2013
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Sean Minor has crafted a very typical example of Carneros Pinot Noir. The wine is a medium ruby color with a touch of garnet...
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Renwood, Amador County (California) Zinfandel 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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 Big, compact, full of ripe fruit and alcohol (well sure–it’s Zinfandel!) Renwood’s “Premier” is nonetheless so nicely balanced that it would be churlish to...
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Trione, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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You may not yet know the name Trione, but since the Trione family has been growing grapes for other wineries for three generations you’ve...
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Andrew Murray, Paso Robles (California) Grenache 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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Pow! Zoinks! Shazam! If super heroes drink wine this is one they’ll surely love. Like most Andrew Murray wines there’s definitely a deep, powerful,...
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Tablas Creek, Paso Robles (California) Mourvedre 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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Juicy and fragrant, with hints of raspberries, chocolate and that wild herbal scent characteristic of southern California and Provence, this Mourvèdre offers pure pleasure...
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Charles Krug, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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 Radiating the lush ripeness of sun-blessed fruit, this is a wine designed to accompany all manner of deeply flavored foods, from slow-roasted meats to...
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