Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Bokisch Vineyards, Clements Hills (Lodi, California) Garnacha 2010
Michael Apstein
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November 20, 2012
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 This juicy wine has a light garnet color, with red cherry and raspberry aromas.  It’s fruit-forward, with cherry and mocha flavors, and a soft...
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La Rochelle, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Meunier 2010
Robert Whitley
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November 20, 2012
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Winemaker Tom Stutz, after a long and distinguished career at Mirassou, is beginning to hit on all cylinders at La Rochelle, the winery he...
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Pierre Jean Villa, Saint-Joseph (Rhône Valley, France) 2009
Michael Franz
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November 13, 2012
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 $40 is a rather audacious price for a new producer’s entry level wine from Saint-Joseph in the northern Rhône, but then again, Pierre Jean...
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Pierre Jean Villa, Côte-Rôtie (Rhône Valley, France) 2009
Michael Franz
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November 13, 2012
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 Pierre Jean Villa is an experienced vintner with a track record built in Burgundy and the Northern Rhône, though he started his own domaine...
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Marcarini, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2011
Michael Franz
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November 13, 2012
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 Nebbiolo from Alba or the broader Langhe is a wine type that should be very appealing and broadly useful in theory, but often disappoints...
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Marcarini, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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November 13, 2012
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 Although Marcarini has been an excellent producer in the Langhe region of Piedmont for years, quality seems to have ratcheted up a couple of...
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Nickel & Nickel, Russian River Valley (California) Syrah 2009
Michael Franz
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November 13, 2012
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 Most consumers who know a little about Nickel & Nickel would think of it as a top producer of Cabernet and Chardonnay, but this...
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Reata, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
Tina Caputo
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November 13, 2012
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 With aromas of raspberries and cola, this juicy Pinot is smooth and spicy, with cherry cola flavor.  It’s made in a pretty, medium-bodied style...
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Glen Carlou, Paarl (South Africa) 2009
Paul Lukacs
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November 13, 2012
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 A Bordeaux blend, with compellingly long and evolving flavors, this wine suffers slightly from a hint of rubber in the bouquet.  Many South African...
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Kenwood, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2009
Paul Lukacs
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November 13, 2012
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 An exemplary California Merlot, with soft, supple tannins but full, rich flavors—an enticing combination.  The wine tastes of dark cherry and plum fruit, and...
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Littorai, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
November 13, 2012
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 The Haven Vineyard has four soil types on a vineyard area of four acres, producing a wine that manages to integrate density and finesse...
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Marchesi di Barolo, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
November 13, 2012
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 The winery name Marchesi di Barolo is misleading since this winery produces several other wines in addition to the Barolo for which it is...
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