Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Clos de los Siete, Mendoza (Argentina) 2008
Robert Whitley
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June 22, 2010
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 I don’t know if Michel Rolland is the finest winemaker in the world, but he’s certainly in the discussion. The brilliant one from Bordeaux...
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Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina (Tuscany, Italy) 2008
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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June 22, 2010
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I haven’t had very many 2008 Chiantis yet, but from what I have tasted, the wines (at least those released this soon) are very...
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Poderi di Luigi Einaudi, Dolcetto di Dogliani (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
Michael Franz
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June 15, 2010
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 This is a very intense Dolcetto that is all about primary fruit character at this early stage in its development.  There’s plenty of sweet...
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Yalumba, Barossa (South Australia, Australia) Grenache 2008
Michael Franz
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June 15, 2010
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 I confess that I tend to find more bottles of Grenache leaving me indifferent than enthusiastic, but the really good ones are damned appealing,...
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Conterno Fantino, Dolcetto d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
Michael Franz
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June 15, 2010
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 A Dolcetto with impressive depth, dimension and structure, this wine shows nicely ripened fruit with good concentration and backing from plenty of acidity and...
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Conterno Fantino, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
Michael Franz
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June 15, 2010
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 This terrific Barbera is one of the best that I’ve tasted during the past year.  It shows lots of delicious fruit that is full...
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Hop Kiln, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2008
Tina Caputo
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June 8, 2010
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 Here’s a medium-bodied, elegant Pinot that has just the right balance of fruit and acidity.  It has aromas of bright red cherries, berries and...
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Tempra Tantrum, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León (Castilla y Leon, Spain) Tempranillo/Shiraz 2008
Tina Caputo
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June 8, 2010
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 This simple-but-tasty red has aromas of spice and red fruit, along with ripe red fruit flavors and a slight bit of sweetness.  It’s just...
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Dutcher Crossing, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2008
Paul Lukacs
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June 8, 2010
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 With clean, fresh apple and citrus fruit flavors and excellent length on the palate, this is a beautifully balanced expression of Chardonnay.  Less exuberant...
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Grovedale Winery, Pennsylvania (United States) Cabernet Franc 2008
Paul Lukacs
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June 8, 2010
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 Medium-bodied yet displaying genuine depth of flavor, this is a very impressive rendition of an often misunderstood varietal.  Yes, Cabernet Franc can yield dark,...
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Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina (Tuscany, Italy) 2008
Michael Apstein
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June 8, 2010
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 Although less well-known than the more famous Chianti Classico subzone, the Chianti Rufina subzone is home to some stellar producers, including Selvapiana.   Made from...
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Groom, Barossa Valley (South Australia, Australia) Shiraz 2008
Michael Apstein
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June 8, 2010
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 As a former winemaker for Penfolds in charge of Grange, their iconic Shiraz, Daryl Groom should know something about that varietal.  And judging by...
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