Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Thomas George Estates, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2009
W. Blake Gray
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July 19, 2011
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 Most still wineries really shouldn’t make sparkling wine.  It’s unusual to call a bubbly "Pinot Noir Brut Rose" and not "Blanc de Noirs," but...
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Thomas George Estates, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2008
W. Blake Gray
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July 19, 2011
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 A nice wine in the full-fruit style, this is ripe (14.6% alcohol) and concentrated like a Barossa Valley Shiraz, but still has acidity.  There’s...
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Thomas George Estates, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2008
W. Blake Gray
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July 19, 2011
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 This wine opens with cranberry and pomegranate fruit that segues into chunky-peel orange marmalade on the finish.  It’s medium-bodied with some tannin on the...
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Thomas George Estates, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
W. Blake Gray
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July 19, 2011
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 Vibrant acidity is the most noticeable feature in this wine, which tastes of raspberries and has plenty of fruit sweetness.  This is the only...
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ROAR, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Whitley
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July 12, 2011
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 Don’t be fooled by the color. This latest vintage of Garys’ Pinot from ROAR is packed with flavor instensity, from the first whiff of...
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Sequana, Green Valley (Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Franz
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July 12, 2011
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 Based on price, this would seem to be the top-of-the-line Pinot from Sequana, and it tastes like it while still showing a continuity with...
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Roth Estate, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Apstein
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July 12, 2011
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 Sadly for Pinot Noir lovers, it’s hard to find stylish ones under $30.  Well, here’s one.  It focuses on and emphasizes the sweet primary...
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Emiliana, Rapel Valley (Chile) Syrah 2009
Michael Apstein
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July 12, 2011
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 Emiliana is dedicated to making wines from organically grown grapes (Natura and Novas labels) and biodynamic farming principles (Gê and Coyam labels).   This Syrah...
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Waterstone, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Tina Caputo
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July 12, 2011
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 Transparent red in color, this Pinot has aromas of red raspberries, cherries and vanilla, with a touch of earthiness.  It’s medium bodied, with red...
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Domaine Louis Latour, Grand Cru Corton Clos du Roi (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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July 5, 2011
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 This is a great wine.  But that’s what you’d expect from a fabulous vintage, a superb locale (you think the king gets the second...
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Felton Road, Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2008
Michael Apstein
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July 5, 2011
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 Central Otago, in the southern part of New Zealand’s South Island, is a name to remember for high quality complex Pinot Noir.  The Pinot...
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Concha y Toro, Limari Valley (Chile) Chardonnay 2010
Paul Lukacs
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July 5, 2011
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 Impressively long and multi-layered on the palate, this very affordable Chardonnay outperforms many wines costing twice as much.  Its charm is its bright citrus-tinged...
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