Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Peter Lehmann, South Australia () Shiraz Grenache 2010
Robert Whitley
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July 3, 2012
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Medium-bodied and firmly structured, the Shiraz Grenache from Peter Lehmann makes for a very good summer food wine. Showing spicy red fruits and enough...
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Malvirà, Roero Riserva (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
Michael Franz
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July 3, 2012
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 This gets off to a dramatic start with a big blast of spicy new wood on the nose.  Oak shows on the palate too,...
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Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Whitley
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June 26, 2012
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Still fairly closed at this stage, Goldeneye’s Ten Degrees gives every indication it’s going to be a blockbuster once it settles down. Rich and...
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Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) 2009
Paul Lukacs
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July 3, 2012
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 An impressive red blend made with the five classic Bordeaux grape varieties, this wine tastes deep and satisfying.  It has a firm tannic structure,...
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Maurodos, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) 2009
Michael Franz
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June 26, 2012
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 Dark and concentrated in keeping with the reputation of this appellation, this wine won’t disappoint anyone for lack of muscle.  However, it will surprise...
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Angulo Innocenti, La Consulta (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2011
Michael Franz
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June 26, 2012
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 I confess that I’m less enthusiastic about Malbec from Argentina than many consumers seem to be, but this is a wine that I can...
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Domaines Louis Jadot, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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June 26, 2012
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 This Bourgogne Rouge is a real treat from Jadot because the grapes come entirely from the domains they control: Domaine Louis Jadot, Domaine Héritiers...
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Vale de Bomfim, Douro (Portugal) 2009
Robert Whitley
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June 19, 2012
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 My latest candidate for greatest value in red wine this year is the blend from Vale do Bomfim, the primary quinta of the Dow...
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Shafer, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2009
Paul Lukacs
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June 26, 2012
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 Doing exactly what New World Merlot should, this wine comes from a highly esteemed producer and seems to be in excellent balance.  Soft and...
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Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Paul Lukacs
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June 26, 2012
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 Soft on the palate, with a lush texture and super-ripe fruit flavors, this fairly expensive Cabernet tastes quite sweet.  The sugary overtones mute any...
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Black Kite, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Whitley
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June 19, 2012
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 Black Kite is a truly superb wine estate in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley that routinely yields some of the finest Pinot Noir California has to...
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Nickel & Nickel, Oakville (Napa Valley) Merlot 2009
Robert Whitley
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June 19, 2012
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 If I were an aspiring vintner and planned to make Merlot in the Napa Valley, the first thing I would do is familiarize myself...
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