Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
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...
Michael Franz
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April 7, 2009
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Here’s an $8 Cabernet that was awarded a Gold Medal at the San Diego International Wine Competition.  And it deserved it.  Medium- to full-bodied,...
Gerald D. Boyd
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April 7, 2009
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Who would have thought that Malbec would get a second chance in the high semi-desert Mendoza Valley of Argentina?  Not only has Malbec been...
Paul Lukacs
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February 24, 2009
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A bright, almost bouncy rendition of Argentina’s signature white grape, with a floral perfume that fairly leaps out of the glass, and just enough...
Michael Franz
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September 30, 2008
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This delicious blend of 60% Chenin and 40% Sauvignon really works, as the soft, honey-tinged Chenin provides some breadth and roundness on the palate,...
Michael Apstein
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October 1, 2008
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This is the showiest of Juno’s ‘Cape Maidens’ line of wines, which feature label art by well known South African artist Tertia du Toit. ...