Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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August 22, 2023
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 Producers from all areas are adding dry Rosé wines to their product lists.  The 2022 Dogajolo Rosato from Carpineto shows what a good Chianti...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2023
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 Jadot started this unconventional, by Burgundy standards, bottling with the 2009 vintage to celebrate its 150th anniversary.  Contrary to the Burgundy mantra of terroir...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2023
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 Domaine Gagey in the rectangle at the bottom of the label means that the Gagey family, the longtime directors of Maison Jadot, owns the...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2023
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 The Marlborough region of New Zealand’s south island is responsible for the acclaim, enthusiasm, and world-wide excitement for that country’s Sauvignon Blanc.  That region...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2023
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 The vineyard blend in the winery’s extensive Pinot Noir line is often the most approachable in its youth.  This satisfies on that front, with...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2023
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 I appreciate a wine that takes you on a journey from beginning to end, and Cuvaison’s Sauvignon Blanc is a great example of the...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2023
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 Cuvaison’s 2021 Los Carneros Pinot Noir shows vibrancy, weight and silky texture.  This has some Carneros crushed rock mineral notes and some stemmy character...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2023
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 This Rosé of Pinot Noir is made in a light, tart style, with a little peppery edge to it.  The bone dry vibe leads...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2023
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 Here is a saucy style of Rosé that pops dry and refreshing.  I haven’t experienced many pink wines made from the Montepulciano grape, and...
Miranda Franco
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August 15, 2023
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 Cantina Furlani’s 2021 “Maddie” is 100% Schiava from the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino.  Maddie is an addictive, quaffable, lightly-hued red wine that...
Miranda Franco
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August 15, 2023
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 From its humble beginnings in Bordeaux to serving as the star of Chile’s viticultural scene, the Carménère grape has quite the story to tell,...
Vince Simmon
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August 15, 2023
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 Rambeaux Pinot Noir is Dusky Goose’s approachable option.  Unlike many earth-driven Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, Rambeaux is fruit-driven with black cherry, cranberry, tart pomegranate,...