Wine Reviews

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Kenwood, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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February 28, 2012
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 Sourced from four locations in Sonoma and Lake counties, this mostly Merlot was blended with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, then aged for...
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Tenuta di Vignole, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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February 28, 2012
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 The Sangiovese and Merlot in this blend were fermented separately in concrete vats and the wines were then aged for 12 months, the Merlot...
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Lang & Reed, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2009
Robert Whitley
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February 28, 2012
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 Forget whatever you thought you knew about Cabernet Franc. Yes, it is most often used as a blending grape throughout the New World, and...
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Carlson, Arroyo Grande Valley (San Luis Obispo County, California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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February 21, 2012
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 Owner-winemaker Chuck Carlson believes in long fermentations and then extended skin contact, giving his Pinots deep color and lots of flavor.  The use of...
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Argiolas, Cannonau di Sardegna (Italy) 2009
Michael Apstein
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February 21, 2012
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 Sardinians argue that archeological evidence supports their claim that the island is the birthplace of Grenache, which they call Cannonau.  However, there can be...
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Arg, Cannonau di Sardegna (Italy) 2009
Michael Apstein
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February 22, 2012
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 Sardinians argue that archeological evidence supports their claim that the island is the birthplace of Grenache, which they call Cannonau.  However, there can be...
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Nicora, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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February 21, 2012
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 Euphoric is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, aged in new French oak.  The color is a very deep ruby-black, while the...
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Carlson, Santa Rita Hills (Santa Barbara, California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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February 21, 2012
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 Extended maceration and fermentation resulted in a brilliant medium ruby color, deep black cherry and spice aromatics.  The use of Francois Freres French oak,...
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Carlson, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara, California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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February 21, 2012
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 Extended maceration and fermentation followed by aging in French oak barrels gives this Pinot a brilliant medium-deep ruby color, low intensity cherry-berry aromatics with...
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Cloudy Bay, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Apstein
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February 14, 2012
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 Marlborough is usually ranked after Central Otago and Martinborough when considering prime sites for Pinot Noir in New Zealand.  A few more wines like...
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Castello Banfi, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
Michael Apstein
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February 14, 2012
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 It’s no surprise that Castello Banfi, who’s on everyone’s short list of great Brunello producers, makes great Brunello di Montalcino.  What is a surprise...
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Numanthia, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) 2008
Michael Apstein
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February 14, 2012
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 Toro, like so many other Spanish appellations, is undergoing a renaissance led, in no small measure, by Numanthia.  (The winery takes its name from...
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