Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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December 25, 2012
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Although I lament the fact that the Satèn category is overshadowing the drier wines of Franciacorta in commercial terms, there’s no disputing the fact...
Gerald D. Boyd
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December 25, 2012
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Crimson, a blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, is the red companion to Quartz. It has a deep purple-ruby color, forward...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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Nicely designed Zinfandel, with substantial plum and berry fruit interlaced with elements of chocolate and spice. Despite the intrinsic ripe fruitiness it has a...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2012
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Sweetly, gently fruity, and glossy on the palate with soft tannins on the finish, this is my idea of comfort wine. There’s nothing angular...
Rebecca Murphy
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October 23, 2012
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In the 1980s Michele Chiarlo began working to make his Barolo more approachable without losing the unique character of the region. In the vineyard...
Rebecca Murphy
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October 23, 2012
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Though the Nebbiolo grape is the heart of both Barbaresco and Barolo wines, where those grapes are grown produces very different expressions. Barolos are...
Michael Apstein
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December 18, 2012
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Relatively full and rich, with apparent oak flavors add a luxurious, almost sweet, element to the finish. Plenty of acidity keeps this fresh and...
Michael Apstein
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December 18, 2012
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Most wines from this little known appellation between Chablis and Auxerre, are simply labeled Bourgogne Rouge because virtually no one has heard of Chitry....
Tina Caputo
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December 18, 2012
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This delicious Cabernet has aromas of black currant and other black fruits, along with milk chocolate and woody spice. It’s spicy on the palate,...
Tina Caputo
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December 18, 2012
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This gorgeous wine has earthy, black fruit aromas, with floral notes and baking spice. It has a silky texture and good structure, with seamless...
Tina Caputo
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December 18, 2012
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The secret ingredient in this Pinot Noir is 3% Pinotage, a traditionally South African variety. It has an aroma of ripe raspberries, along with...
Tina Caputo
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December 18, 2012
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With a deep, rich color, this Pinot has aromas of black fruit. It has flavors of ripe black cherries, along with a silky texture,...