Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Ecco Domani, Sicilia IGT (Italy) Pinot Noir 2008
Tina Caputo
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May 18, 2010
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This simple-but-tasty medium-bodied Pinot has cherry cola and spice aromas, accented by red cherry notes.  It has flavors of blackberry and other black fruits,...
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Georges Duboeuf, Moulin-a-Vent (Beaujolais, France) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 18, 2010
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Duboeuf barrel-aged about 15% of this single-vineyard wine, adding a textural note and an additional measure of seasoning.  The color is a medium-deep ruby...
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Georges Duboeuf, Fleurie (Beaujolais, France) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 18, 2010
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Fragrant rose petal and dark fruits mark the aromatics of this charming Cru Beaujolais.  The deep ruby color, subtle grapy Gamay aromas, coupled with...
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Georges Duboeuf, Julienas (Beaujolais, France) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 18, 2010
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It is surprising that this full-bodied Julienas is a little closed in the noise.  Still, it is showing ripe berry and mineral notes with...
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Georges Duboeuf, Morgon (Beaujolais, France) 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 18, 2010
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Here is a distinctive, richly textured Beaujolais with depth and finesse.  The color is a deep purple ruby and the aromatics are pure ripe...
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Tempra Tantrum, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León (Castilla y Leon, Spain) Tempranillo/Merlot 2008
Tina Caputo
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May 11, 2010
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 This brand was created by Rocio Osborne, who represents the younger generation of the famous Spanish Osborne winemaking family, to put a youthful, modern,...
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Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 4, 2010
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The fruit for this Pinot is a blend from estate vineyards and three vineyards in the Carneros region.  Aged for 11 months in new...
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Landmark, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 4, 2010
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This lovely, complex Pinot Noir is a blend of grapes from four noted vineyards along the Sonoma Coast, the "hot spot" for Pinot Noir...
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Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 4, 2010
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Grapes for this Pinot Noir come from a vineyard along the Santa Maria Bench, adjacent to the noted Bien Nacido vineyard.  There’s a measure...
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La Crema, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 4, 2010
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Cool sites along the gap between the Santa Lucia Highlands and the Gavilan Mountains supply the grapes for this intense, richly textured Pinot Noir...
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Man Vintners, Coastal Region (South Africa) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Michael Franz
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May 4, 2010
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All of the current releases from Man Vintners are quite solid, but the Cabernet is the class of the lineup, with medium-bodied fruit recalling...
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Byron, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2008
Paul Lukacs
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May 4, 2010
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Exhibiting none of the sappiness or saccharine-like sweetness that mar so many California Pinot Noirs, this medium-weight wine charms through forward fruit flavors enhanced...
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