Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Ñandú, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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September 18, 2012
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 With its generous proportions and rich, fruity flavors further embellished by touches of vanilla and spice, Ñandú should appeal to every admirer of nicely...
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Chateau Ste Michelle, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Merlot 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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September 18, 2012
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 Ripe and easy to drink, this medium weight Merlot is jam-packed with fruit that is balanced by just enough acidity to keep it from...
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Sella & Mosca, Cannonau de Sardegna (Sardinia, Italy) 2008
Michael Apstein
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September 18, 2012
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 Cannonau (a.k.a. Grenache) has been grown on Sardinia for millennia.  Indeed, the Sardinians insist their island, and not France or Spain, is the origin...
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Gerard Bertrand, Corbieres (Languedoc, France) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 18, 2012
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 Like other appellations in the South of France, Corbieres, with more than 32,000 acres planted, is hoping that popular blends, like this GSM, will...
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Tenuta Delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2008
September 18, 2012
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 The cooler climate of the high-altitude, single vineyard used for this wine rebuts the notion of Sicilian wines being super-ripe, bold, and hot.  A...
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Felton Road, Bannockburn (Central Otago, New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2010
September 18, 2012
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 This is a restrained style of Pinot Noir, and it offers red fruits such as red currants and bitter cherry along with anise and...
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Domaine Borie de Maurel, Minervois (Languedoc, France) 2009
Rebecca Murphy
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September 18, 2012
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 Esprit d’Automme is this winery’s entry-level wine, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a serious wine.  A blend of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache,...
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Charles Jouget, Chinon (Loire Valley, France) 2009
Rebecca Murphy
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September 11, 2012
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 This is a spectacular wine from a legendary vintage.  The aromas are more savory than fruity with notes of gravelly minerals, pencil shavings and...
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Badenhorst, Coastal Region (South Africa) 2010
September 11, 2012
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 The slightly confected red and blue fruits, tobacco and herbs, brown spices and white pepper that are suggested by this wine are all reminiscent...
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Badenhorst, Swartland (South Africa) Chenin Blanc 2011
September 11, 2012
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 Tree fruits dominate this wine, including mealy apple, spiced pear, and quince jam.  The ripe and cooked qualities contribute to a hint of sweetness,...
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Clayhouse Vineyard, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2010
Robert Whitley
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September 4, 2012
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So I’m sitting here plowing through a flight of red wines and come across a Syrah that has everything I’m looking for: intense aroma,...
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Hawk & Horse Vineyards, Red Hills (Lake County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Robert Whitley
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September 4, 2012
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Only problem with the Hawk & Horse Cabernet is the address. If it were produced 30 miles farther south owner Mitch Hawkins could double...
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