Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Poggiotondo, Chianti (Tuscany, Italy) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 7, 2012
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 This 2009 Chianti is a pleasant blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Colorino that was aged for eight months in French oak barrels.  Even...
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Poggiotondo, Chianti Superiore DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 7, 2012
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 For Chianti, the designation “Superiore,” means a higher alcoholic strength (in this case 14%) and longer aging.  Tank fermented, this blend of Sangiovese and...
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Bell Cellars, Lake County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Tina Caputo
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August 7, 2012
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 With a fresh, zesty aroma, this refreshing wine has almost no color at all.  It’s tangy in the mouth, with citrus/lemon flavor.  Nicely balanced...
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Beni di Batasiolo, Moscato d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 7, 2012
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 Moscato d’Asti is a favorite off-dry white wine among the Piemontese, especially as a refreshing summer sipping wine or with fresh fruit.  The grapes...
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Beni di Batasiolo, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 7, 2012
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 This 100% Barbera was tank fermented and then aged in French oak barriques for 13 months.  The color is a rich medium ruby and...
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Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Tina Caputo
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August 7, 2012
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 This lush Cab has aromas of blackberry and baking spices, with notes of dried herbs.  It’s got concentrated black cherry and berry flavors on...
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Poggiotondo, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 7, 2012
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 his blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah was tank fermented and aged for eight months in tank, then held in bottle for two months...
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Quivira, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2009
Tina Caputo
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August 7, 2012
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 With aromas of black fruits and a touch of earthiness, this juicy Zin has raspberry and blackberry flavors accented with spice.  The wine is...
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Paraduxx, Napa Valley (California) 2008
Tina Caputo
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August 7, 2012
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 This unconventional Zin-based blend also includes Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.  It has appealing aromas of red and black fruits, accented by cedar and...
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Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Tina Caputo
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August 7, 2012
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 A consistently good Cab producer, Louis Martini has done it again with this one.  It’s an inky purple in color, and has enticing aromas...
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Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils, Le Corton (Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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July 31, 2012
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 Philippe Prost, Bouchard’s winemaker, has outdone himself with this Corton.  A beautifully structured frame supports luxuriously ripe dark fruit.  Subtle bitter cherry notes emerge...
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Maimai, Hawkes Bay (New Zealand) Syrah 2009
Michael Franz
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July 31, 2012
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 This is a terrific wine at any price but an outright steal for $20.  It shows very nice richness and fruitiness, as one would...
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