Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Tina Caputo
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August 30, 2011
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This wine has a lovely perfumed aroma, with accents of sweet raspberry and other red fruits. The wine has bright acidity, with firm tannins...
Michael Apstein
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August 30, 2011
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Riper than the other Pinot offerings, Sequana’s Pinot Noir from Dutton Ranch is more concentrated. Subtle black fruit notes are evident along with the...
Robert Whitley
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August 23, 2011
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Pine Ridge’s entry in the meritage category is not for everyday drinking, but that’s only because of the steep price. This is one expensive...
Michael Apstein
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August 23, 2011
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Founded in 1974, Plantagenet was the first winery in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. They are well known for their stunning Rieslings,...
W. Blake Gray
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August 23, 2011
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Straightforward red cherry flavors with a slight characteristic herbal note. The grapes come from Halter Ranch on Paso’s Westside, which makes the 14.5% alcohol...
Michael Apstein
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August 23, 2011
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Morgon, one of the best of the ten crus of Beaujolais, has many unique and distinctive areas within it. Wines from its famed Côte...
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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August 23, 2011
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If you have ever visited the website of Marimar Estate (or the winery itself, for that matter), Chico is probably a familiar name to...
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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August 23, 2011
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It is difficult to find good, inexpensive Pinot Noir from California, because Pinot Noir is a challenging variety to grow, unsuited to high-volume production. ...
W. Blake Gray
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August 23, 2011
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An exciting, edgy wine with gamy notes and some floral hints in the aroma. It opens with good acidity and intense red cherry, and...
W. Blake Gray
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August 23, 2011
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A medium-full-bodied wine with the cherry fruit and tobacco notes of the variety along with a little gaminess and some backbone from the 10%...
W. Blake Gray
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August 23, 2011
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A blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre. A nice spicy aroma that isn’t backed up on the palate; decent red fruit...
Robert Whitley
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August 23, 2011
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You won’t often see Pinot Meunier as a stand-alone wine, for it is most often used as a blending component in sparkling wines. It’s...