Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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October 4, 2011
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 The Loire Valley is so well known for its vibrant whites that consumers often overlook the reds from this region.  That’s a shame because...
Gerald D. Boyd
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October 4, 2011
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 Skyview is located in the sheltering Lucas Valley, isolated from the ocean and the influence of heavy fog.  Fermented in open top fermenters, the...
W. Blake Gray
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September 27, 2011
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 Laurent Gruet says this is the best Pinot Noir he’s made since 1999.  It’s a good one at any price, and for a Jackson...
Tina Caputo
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September 27, 2011
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 Winemaker Caleb Foster has said that his goal is to make this wine “pretty,” and it certainly is! It has a lovely perfumed aroma,...
Michael Apstein
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September 27, 2011
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 This rather intense Pinot Noir, which weighs in at a hefty 14.8% stated alcohol, still maintains balance and finesse while delivering strawberry and other...
Tina Caputo
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September 27, 2011
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 This smooth-and-simple wine has an earthy aroma with black fruit and cassis notes, and a nice blackberry flavor. A good value.

W. Blake Gray
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September 27, 2011
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 Because it’s earthy, dark and gamy on the nose, the light-bodied, spicy character comes as a bit of a surprise.  The flavors are mostly...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 27, 2011
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 Côte de Tablas is a Rhone-style blend based on Grenache with lesser amounts of Syrah, Counoise and Mourvedre.  Aged for 12 months in large...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 27, 2011
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 Sourced from vineyards around the village of Morey, between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, this aromatic wine shows all the great character of a Cote de...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 27, 2011
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 Pommard is the one of the leading village wines of the Cote de Beaune.  This wine was aged in French oak barrels, 20% new...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 27, 2011
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 Drouhin sources grapes for this tasty red Burgundy from two vineyards in the northern end of the Côte de Beaune.  Following a traditional fermentation,...
Tina Caputo
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September 27, 2011
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 This blend of Syrah and Cab from Buty winery (pronounced “beauty”) has lovely aromas of spiced red berries, along with bright, elegant red fruit...