Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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May 15, 2012
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The Rock Hill from Alysian exhibits lovely red fruits behind what is now a wall of tannin and firm acidity, but those distracting elements...
Tina Caputo
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May 8, 2012
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This silky Pinot has aromas of baking spices and red fruits, including raspberries and strawberries. It’s elegant and spicy, with ripe berry flavors, bright...
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 15, 2012
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One of California’s Zinfandel pioneers is John Parducci who farmed grapes for years in the benchlands of Mendocino’s Ukiah Valley. Artezin’s Randle Johnson sources...
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 15, 2012
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According to Caymus winemaker Chuck Wagner, Caymus Cabernets are a blend of mountain brawn and valley supple, “creating dimension and richness in character.” Wagner...
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 15, 2012
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James Family Cellars is a small family-owned winery operating out of Sonoma County since 1998. This small-lot Pinot Noir was aged for 10 months...
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 15, 2012
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La Crema’s forté is expressive Pinot Noir highlighting ripe fruit and freshness. Aged mostly in French oak with a little American oak, this 2010...
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 15, 2012
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Sangiovese has had spotty success in California and this 2009 from Valley of the Moon highlights the problem with defining the fickle grape’s character. ...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 15, 2012
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Suggestions of cedar, plum and cherry dominate the medium-light weight Cabernet, with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc adding vibrancy to the...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 15, 2012
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This is a Zinfandel with medium weight and fresh, relatively discreet fruit flavors. Hints of dried herbal spiciness and a trace of vanilla add...
Tina Caputo
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May 8, 2012
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This pretty Pinot has aromas of red fruit, cola and spice. It’s smooth and balanced, with red fruit flavor accented by soft vanilla. A...
Tina Caputo
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May 8, 2012
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With beautiful aromas of cherries, cola and raspberries, this lovely wine has black and red fruit flavors with a subtle touch of vanilla....
Tina Caputo
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May 8, 2012
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This wine has a beautiful, perfumed aroma, with notes of spiced raspberries and a touch of earthiness. The wine is silky, with red fruit...