Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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September 29, 2009
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Really good Barbera is a terrific food wine and sometimes a great value, and this bottling lives up to all of those descriptors. Remarkably...
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2009
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Another solid value red from Bianchi, the ’08 ‘Elsa’ Syrah offers fresh, ripe berry aromas, hints of spice, good backbone and a smooth finish....
Michael Apstein
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September 22, 2009
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The Porcupine Ridge label from Boekenhoutskloof invariably offers great value. This 2008 Syrah is no exception. Expressing the meaty, beefy side of Syrah rather...
Paul Lukacs
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September 15, 2009
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A cooperative venture involving the Ceretto family of Barolo fame, Vignaioli di S. Stefano aims to produce high-quality Moscato wine rather than cheap fizz...
Michael Franz
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September 8, 2009
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There are lots of inexpensive Pinots made around the world these days, and almost all of them are chunky and obvious or otherwise unappealing. ...
Marguerite Thomas
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August 4, 2009
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It is barbecue season, and sometimes it just seems that Cabernet is an essential component when it comes to that juicy steak or char-grilled...
Paul Lukacs
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July 21, 2009
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Clean and crisp, with red berry fruit flavors, this wine lacks the nuanced subtlety that distinguishes the best Tavel rosés. It’s certainly a satisfying...
Michael Franz
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July 7, 2009
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One suspects that a lot of consumers are on the lookout for wines priced under $10, and this is one that is definitely worth...
Michael Franz
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June 23, 2009
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It is not easy to find high-quality dry rosé at this price level. With nice red cherry and red raspberry fruit, fresh acidity, and...
Michael Franz
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June 16, 2009
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This is a classic rendition of southern French rosé that features vivid fruit flavors but finishes fresh and dry. Notes of red cherries and...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 2, 2009
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If wines could be compared to dogs, this one’s personality would definitely be a Golden Retriever: big, friendly, easygoing, adaptable. It looks pretty in...
Michael Franz
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May 26, 2009
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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, here’s another Argentine Malbec that over-delivers relative to its asking price. Dark cherry fruit notes...