Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Las Rocas, Calatayud (Aragon, Spain) 2009
Michael Franz
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May 1, 2012
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 This is a Gallo import that heads a trio of reds, and though it is the most expensive of the three, it is definitely...
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Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Franz
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May 1, 2012
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 As my WRO colleague Michael Apstein has been reporting for more than a year, the 2009 vintage for reds in Burgundy are exceptionally good. ...
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Joseph Faiveley, Volnay 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Franz
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April 24, 2012
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 Faively was exceptionally successful in 2009, which is really saying something in this terrific vintage for Pinot Noir Burgundy.  Ripe and rich and already...
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Joseph Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Franz
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April 24, 2012
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 This is a terrific village level Gevrey, showing the muscle of the appellation but also the charmingly open, soft character of the 2009 vintage...
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Château Sergant, Lalande de Pomerol (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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April 24, 2012
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 Château Sergant  is another fine estate under the Milhade umbrella.  Slightly bigger and more robust than Château Tour D’Auron (also reviewed this week), it...
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Château Tour D’Auron, Bordeaux Supérieur (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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April 24, 2012
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 Château Tour D’Auron is a château controlled by the well-regarded and talented Milhade family, who produces a bevy of fine wines from all their...
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Mas Belles Eaux, Languedoc (France) 2008
Michael Apstein
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April 24, 2012
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 AXA, the insurance company that also owns Château Pichon Baron and other superb properties, purchased this one in 2002 because it had “good bones.” ...
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Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Michael Franz
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April 24, 2012
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 This is a very fine Alexander Valley Cabernet that shows all of the virtues of the breed.  It is rich and flavorful but soft...
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ROAR, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
Robert Whitley
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April 17, 2012
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The ROAR Pinots, particularly the acclaimed Garys’ Vineyard, trend toward the bigger, riper style that causes anguish among longtime Pinots aficionados, but there’s no...
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Errazuriz, Aconcagua Valley (Chile) Carménère 2010
Michael Apstein
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April 24, 2012
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 Carménère is Chile’s signature grape.  Originally grown in Bordeaux, it was mostly abandoned there because it was such a late ripening variety.  Initially in...
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Dog Point, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2008
Michael Apstein
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April 24, 2012
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 The Marlborough region of New Zealand is best known for their vibrant and zesty Sauvignon Blanc.  It’s clear from this Pinot Noir that Marlborough...
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Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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April 24, 2012
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 Made from eight different vineyards, this Sonoma Coast Pinot has a deep ruby color, fragrant ripe cherry-berry aroma with hints of spice and mocha,...
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