Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Roger Morris
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September 26, 2023
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Much is made about the evolution of the taste of a great wine year after year in the bottle, any rightfully so, as we...
Roger Morris
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September 26, 2023
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Moreso than any other grape, Carmenère is the one that in the hands of Chilean winemakers best approximates a great Left Bank red Bordeaux,...
John McDermott
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September 26, 2023
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Seductively savory on the nose, this Cabernet Sauvignon shows notes of cedar, brine, and sage intermingled with bright red cherry, cassis, and clove. Zippy...
Miranda Franco
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September 26, 2023
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The 2018 Monopole Clasico Blanco is hand-harvested, crushed, and pressed. The juice then goes straight into concrete vats for fermentation. After the fermentation, the...
Miranda Franco
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September 26, 2023
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António Maçanita, one of Portugal’s rising stars, offers the 2018 Baga ao Sol unoaked. Unlike many of the varietal wines made from Baga, one...
Miranda Franco
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September 26, 2023
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The 2022 Gavalas Assyrtiko transports you to Santorini with aromas of sea spray, citrus blossom, orange zest, lemon curd, and pear. The wine is...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2023
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As you might imagine, even the entry level Merlot from the undisputed king of the variety (i.e., Duckhorn, the parent company here) is a...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2023
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Duckhorn’s budget friendly line added an upper “Limited” tier a couple vintages back, and it is a fine go to marque when you need...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2023
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Another 2021 that rings my bell, and at a nice price to boot. It is in this price range where there are some great...
Wayne Belding
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September 26, 2023
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For decades, the Louis Martini winery has provided some of the best value Cabernet Sauvignon fruit in California. They offer balanced and complex Cabernets...
Wayne Belding
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September 26, 2023
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The Flowers 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir is a bright and exuberant Rosé. They have long achieved accolades for their fine Chardonnays and Pinot...
Wayne Belding
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September 26, 2023
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Assyrtiko is a native Greek grape variety that offers its best renditions from the Aegean island of Santorini. The Thalassitis Santorini Assyrtiko from Gai’a...