Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Vince Simmon
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October 3, 2023
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 Rock Ferry’s Trig Hill Vineyard highlights the elegance and capability of the southernmost wine region.  Central Otago is New Zealand’s inland, continental climate appellation,...
Vince Simmon
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October 3, 2023
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 This 100% Pinot Blanc Brut, made by the traditional method, is not what I expected – it’s better.  The fruit is crisp with bright...
Vince Simmon
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October 3, 2023
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 Rock Ferry’s 3rd Rock Sauvignon Blanc is wonderfully elegant.  A smaller producer, they have elevated the traditional New Zealand power-and-punch classic.  Their Sauvignon Blanc...
Norm Roby
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October 3, 2023
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 Tasted side by side, the clone 115 offering from Iterum Wines is more delicate and refined than the 114, and overall tends to be...
Rebecca Murphy
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October 3, 2023
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 Grecante is made by Arnaldo-Caprai’s owner and winemaker Marco Caprai.  It is 100% Grechetto di Orvieto grapes fermented and aged three months in stainless...
Rebecca Murphy
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October 3, 2023
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  The Polish Hill vineyard was planted by Jeffrey Grosset in 1996.  It is A-Grade Certified Organic and Biodynamic (ACO).   A bed of blue...
Roger Morris
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October 3, 2023
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 I think a lot about winegrowers like Luke who make very good red table wines that have to compete in that under-$30 range when...
John McDermott
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October 3, 2023
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 This wine seems to almost erupt from the glass with a plush bouquet of floral notes, trailed by a ripe and complex, fruity medley...
Miranda Franco
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October 3, 2023
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 Peter Heitz, the winemaker at Turnbull Wine Cellars, is the force behind Shypoke.  His 2022 Shypoke Napa Valley Chenin Blanc shows a brilliant golden...
Rich Cook
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October 3, 2023
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 Yum!  This wine calls itself sweet, and technically it meets the criteria, but a taste will have you thinking it’s not far past off...
Rich Cook
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October 3, 2023
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 Before you scoff at the seemingly outrageous price for this Petite Sirah, keep in mind that this stuff, handled properly, can age for decades...
Michael Apstein
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October 3, 2023
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 The dragon on the label symbolizes bravery, according to the website, which is appropriate since this beauty is a field-blend.  Field blends can be...