Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Bella, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2008
Marguerite Thomas
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July 24, 2012
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 Deep and intense dark berry and fruit flavors characterize this appealing Syrah.  In addition to the fruit there are hints of spice plus a...
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Moccagatta, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 This wine needs a little more time to achieve optimal integration, but the component parts are very impressive.  There’s lots of smoky, spicy wood...
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Poderi Colla, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 This exceptionally consistent wine is lovely in 2009, showing soft, sweet flavors and lovely floral aromas.  The fruit is pure in profile and soft...
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MacPhail, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Whitley
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July 24, 2012
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With bright, lifted red fruit aromas, MacPhail’s Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir will appeal to those who favor fruit-driven Pinot over more earthy expressions of...
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Shafer, Stags Leap District (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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July 17, 2012
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 One Point Five is a Shafer family inside name coined by John and Doug Shafer to describe their long father-son relationship.  Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon...
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Perrin & Fils, Vinsobres (Rhône Valley, France) 2009
Paul Lukacs
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July 17, 2012
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 Quite dark fruit flavors introduce this slightly herbal red Rhône.  Still very youthful, it definitely benefits from exposure to air, as its initially closed...
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Ceretto, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 This is a fleshy, muscular wine that displays wonderful texture, with rich fruit that is framed by very classy oak and lots of fresh...
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Luisin, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 An impressive wine showing dark color, ripe Bing cherry fruit, and flavors that are deep and authoritative.  There’s lots of oak showing on both...
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Albino Rocca, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 This driving, intense wine shows abundant power and purpose, with excellent depth of fruit and a very persistent finish.  These are descriptors that don’t...
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Ca’ del Baio, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 A deeply delicious wine, with excellent concentration and persistent, penetrating flavors, but also fine definition and appealing savory accents.

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La Ca’ Nova, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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July 17, 2012
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 This features a pretty, pure nose with expressive floral topnotes and a fresh, feminine profile.  It is a little lighter in weight than many...
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Mount Veeder Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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July 17, 2012
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 Mount Veeder Cab is one of the best values in Napa Valley Cabernet, consistently delivering quality comparable to wines that cost $50 or more. ...
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