Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
John McDermott
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August 22, 2023
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 Eduardo Torres is a relatively new winemaker already forging a name for himself as a producer of thoughtful, terroir-driven, organic wines in Sicily.  His...
Rich Cook
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August 22, 2023
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 This is the first 2021 Cabernet I’ve tasted, and it conveys the same freshness and energy that other California 2021s have shown.  It is...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2023
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 In a word, delicious!  And an extraordinary value.  You rarely see Burgundy of this quality at this price.  Jadot, one of Burgundy’s top producers,...
John McDermott
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August 22, 2023
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 Pre-fermentation skin contact maceration, fermentation in new oak barrels, and 11 months of lees aging come together to give this old-vine Sauvignon Blanc a...
Michael Franz
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August 22, 2023
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 Good Barbera is among the world’s most broadly useful red wines for pairing with food, as its relatively high acidity enabled it to work...
Michael Franz
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August 22, 2023
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 This wine always runs neck-and-neck in my estimation with the same house’s superb Verdejo, but this year I prefer the Verdejo by a nose. ...
Michael Franz
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August 22, 2023
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 This is superb Verdejo, complete and fully ready to enjoy either as an aperitif or a table wine.  It is lightly herbal and citrusy,...
Vince Simmon
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August 22, 2023
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 Growing Cabernet Sauvignon in Virginia is a tall order.  The hot, humid, and rainy summers invite a host of issues for the vineyard, and...
Vince Simmon
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August 22, 2023
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 Langhe Nebbiolo is the little brother of Barolo and Barbaresco.  More importantly, it is a drink-now and wallet friendly option for Nebbiolo lovers.  Ratti...
Vince Simmon
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August 22, 2023
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 With this release, Michael Shaps expands upon the Viognier boom in Virginia and makes a really unique and interesting Roussanne.  Blended with 20% Viognier,...
Norm Roby
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August 22, 2023
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 From the family’s estate vineyard, this wine was made by Eric Weisinger at his winery in Ashland.  The Rosé category has been surging over...
Norm Roby
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August 22, 2023
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 If you enjoy background narratives, this one is hard to beat.  The front label says this is  a “Trappist made Product,” and sure enough,...