Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Doyenne, Red Mountain (Washington) 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 17, 2011
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 The proprietary Aix is a Southern Rhône-Bordeaux blend, bringing together Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault, with a healthy amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, all sourced from...
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De Lille Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 17, 2011
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 Vintage 2008 was a good one for Merlot in the Columbia Valley and this complex blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit...
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Rancho Zabaco, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2008
Paul Lukacs
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May 17, 2011
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 Extremely reliable and very consistent. Ranco Zabaco’s “Heritage” Zinfandel impresses vintage after vintage.  It has all the spicy, briary flavors that Zin fans love,...
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Renacer, Perdriel / Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 With a medium body and lots of raspberry and other red fruit flavors, this is a pleasurable and food friendly wine (try it with...
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Coriole, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Shiraz 2008
Paul Lukacs
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May 10, 2011
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 A juicy but still well-balanced and appropriately structured wine, with red fruit flavors and a deliciously spicy undertone that carries well into the finish. ...
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Renacer, Mendoza (Argentina) 2008
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 This is an uncommon wine, partly due to the fact that it is made from an unusual assortment of red grape varieties: Malbec, Cabernet...
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Zuccardi, Mendoza (Argentina) Bonarda 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 The Argentine grape Bonarda is not generally known for producing wines with complexity and length, but “Emma” is a rare exception. Dense in color,...
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Terra Noble, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Carmenere 2008
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 A superb wine whose juiciness and linear structure may remind you of good California Cabernet Franc.  The vines are planted in the granite soils...
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Terra Noble, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 Yet another very amiable, very affordable, very food-friendly Pinot from Chile.  The grapes are grown in the coldest section of Casablanca, an area characterized...
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Leyda, Leyda Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 Chile seems to be a good place these days to look for well made Pinot Noir at an attractive price.  The Leyda Valley, located...
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Root: 1, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Pinot Noir 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2011
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 This is a very likable, friendly, undemanding, ruby-hued wine.  It has a light-to-medium body, and fruit flavors that are pronounced but mercifully not overly...
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J Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Tina Caputo
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May 10, 2011
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This pretty, medium-bodied Pinot has a light, rosy-red color and aromas of red berries and rosewater. In the mouth it’s all cherries and spice...
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