Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Michele Chiarlo, Barbera d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Rebecca Murphy
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October 30, 2012
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Le Orme is Chiarlo’s  version of an “everyday” wine.  It’s light and delicious with black cherry, raspberry flavors and aromas with a glimmer earthiness...
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Bibi Graetz, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2011
Robert Whitley
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October 30, 2012
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This is a simple wine for one of those times when profound is not only not necessary, but inappropriate for the occasion. It’s 100...
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Cono Sur, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2010
Michael Franz
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October 30, 2012
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 Generally speaking, my advice regarding $15 Pinot Noir is, quite simply, don’t.  But this very tasty wine is a conspicuous exception to the rule,...
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Domaine Bachelet-Monnot, Maranges Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Franz
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October 30, 2012
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 The 2009 and 2010 vintages for red Burgundy are looking like the best back-to-back duo in a generation, surpassing 1989 and 1990 in overall...
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Castello d’Albola, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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October 23, 2012
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 Albola’s regular Chianti Classico, a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo, was aged for two months in Slavonian oak casks. The color is...
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Olivier Leflaive, St. Aubin Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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October 23, 2012
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 Leflaive’s St. Aubin Premier Cru has been a consistently “go to” white Burgundy.  Not a shy wine, this 2010 Charmois delivers immediately appealing ripe...
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Laurent Miquel, Languedoc (France) Syrah 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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October 23, 2012
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 Full and fruity, with bing cherry flavors, hints of mocha and a dose of spice, this very savory Syrah has immense appeal.  It expresses...
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Tormentoso, Paarl (South Africa) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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October 23, 2012
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 Tormentoso delivers a lot of taste for a relatively modest price.  A gutsy, fruit forward, entirely modern, internationally styled Cabernet, it has lots of...
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Maquis, Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2008
Michael Franz
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October 23, 2012
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 This is a remarkable wine at its best (a former “Wine of the Year” for me on Wine Review Online), and the newly-released 2008...
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Bella Vetta, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Robert Whitley
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October 16, 2012
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Jac Cole, the chief winemaker at Spring Mountain Vineyard, is the man behind Bella Vetta, which is his own label. Ami’s Vineyard is the...
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Clayhouse, Paso Robles (California) Malbec 2010
Gerald D. Boyd
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October 23, 2012
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 Clayhouse has built a good reputation for solid red wines with freshness and varietal correctness.  This blend of Malbec and Petite Sirah was tank...
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Cadaretta, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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October 23, 2012
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 The grapes for this tight Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from numerous locations in eastern Washington including Walla Walla, Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. ...
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