Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2009
W. Blake Gray
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November 17, 2009
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A Joan Jett song sums up my feelings about this wine: "I Hate Myself For Loving You." Like the rest of the Wine Review...
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Don Miguel Gascon, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2008
Tina Caputo
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November 24, 2009
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Truly purple in color, this wine has aromas of blackberries, blueberries and spice (cloves).  Its fruit flavors are young and somewhat grapey (how often...
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McManis Family Vineyards, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2008
W. Blake Gray
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November 17, 2009
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Sometimes you don’t want to spend $15 on wine.  Unfortunately, the $12-and-under category in U.S.  domestic wines is dominated by corporations which do a...
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Emiliana, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Carmenère 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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November 17, 2009
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 This juicy, fruit-forward organically-grown Carmenère is blended with 15% Syrah that literally burst from the glass.  About 50% of the wine was aged in...
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Emiliana, Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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November 17, 2009
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An eclectic blend of Syrah, Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Mourvédre, all biodynamically-grown, Coyam was tank fermented, went through malolactic then was aged...
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Emiliana, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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November 17, 2009
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Blended with 15% Carmenère, this herbal-berry wine made from organically-grown grapes has a ripe berry nose with hints of dried herbs that follow through...
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Mohua, Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2008
Paul Lukacs
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November 10, 2009
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Youthful so fresh but also not yet evolved, this is a delicious Pinot Noir, praiseworthy especially for its excellent balance and light, lithe character. ...
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Clayhouse Vineyard, Paso Robles (California) Malbec 2008
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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November 3, 2009
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Tasted blind alongside Malbecs from Argentina, this wine excelled for the ripeness of its fruit character and its soft and smooth texture.  While it...
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Spy Valley, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2008
Michael Franz
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November 3, 2009
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Pure and delicate, this is a wine for those who want something light and feminine to work with foods like duck, pork, chicken or...
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Melini, Chianti (Italy) 2008
Robert Whitley
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October 27, 2009
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Basic Chianti seldom merits a strong "buy" recommendation. More specific appellation wines from within the Chianti zone — such as Chianti Classico or Chianti...
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Sheldrake Point, Finger Lakes (New York) Gewurztraminer 2008
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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October 20, 2009
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 This is a youthful, refreshing Gewurztraminer whose fresh and fairly intense aromas and flavors — lychee and roses especially, with some mineral notes — are true...
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Cono Sur, Central Valley (Chile) Merlot 2008
Michael Franz
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October 13, 2009
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 I think it is safe to say that $10 Merlot is currently one of the most mistrusted options in the entire world of wine,...
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