Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Vince Simmon
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August 1, 2023
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Early Mountain’s dedication to quality wines makes them one of my favorite Virginia producers. I’ve enjoyed a number of their Rosé vintages over the...
Vince Simmon
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August 1, 2023
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Txakolina makes wonderfully bright white wines with zippy acidity and character. Itsas Mendi’s “7” is made with additional structure on the body which provides...
Norm Roby
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August 1, 2023
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Over recent vintages this winery has worked with this small vineyard east of Jacksonville and together the combination is a winner. This is attractive...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 1, 2023
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Friulano is a popular variety in Collio. It was called Tocai Friulano before 2007. The name was changed when Hungary, home of the famous...
Michael Franz
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August 1, 2023
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To the degree that the region of Toro has been famous at all (which it has been, to the degree possible for it based...
Miranda Franco
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August 1, 2023
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Teroldego (pronounced tehr-AWL-deh-go), which has roots in northeastern Italy, has found a new home in Michigan. As a hardy grape that ripens early, Teroldego...
Rich Cook
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August 1, 2023
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From a banner vintage in Napa Valley, this wine comes from young vineyard sources – the estate site and the Destin vineyard a few...
Rich Cook
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August 1, 2023
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It’s great that wineries are hitting the road again post pandemic, and it’s even better when they make a swing by my neighborhood, especially...
Rich Cook
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August 1, 2023
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I get the sense that this Sauvignon Blanc is still coming together – there is a little oak influence that’s still folding in, but...
Rich Cook
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August 1, 2023
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A little more structure is showing than what’s typical for a Jordan Cabernet. Clearly the vintage allowed for it and they embraced it. What...
Rich Cook
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August 1, 2023
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WOW! The singular non-varietally labeled blend in the Duckhorn raft (one of many terms for a group of ducks) is often the best of...
Rich Cook
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August 1, 2023
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Always an epic bottling, the Duckhorn 2020 Three Palms Merlot is bold in fruit character showing a deep nose of blackberry and cassis, easy...