Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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July 25, 2023
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 The second iteration of this wine is another lovely blend, this time leaning a little more into the Pinot Gris side of the mix. ...
Rich Cook
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July 25, 2023
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 Winemaker Jeff Pisoni opts for a combination direct to press fruit and some saignee for the new Lucy Rosé, and uses neutral oak to...
Rich Cook
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July 25, 2023
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 This might be the “regular” in the Pinot Noir lineup as far as its larger appellation dictates, but there is not much regular about...
Vince Simmon
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July 25, 2023
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 Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair owns a number of high-end Burgundy sites that date back to the 18th Century.  The Domaine’s Les Grands Chaillots shows all...
Vince Simmon
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July 25, 2023
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 Chablis is known for its bright acidity and mineral-driven notes, but Domaine de Chantelmerle puts their own twist on this stunning Premier Cru.  This...
Rebecca Murphy
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July 25, 2023
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 For John and Mike Tierney, it all started with living on Taft Street in Oakland, California, working part time jobs in restaurants while attending...
Rebecca Murphy
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July 25, 2023
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 The Windacre Vineyard is one of the oldest in Sonoma County.  Since the 1980s the site has been dedicated to traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. ...
Rebecca Murphy
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July 25, 2023
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 The Balletto family have been very successful vegetable farmers.  They have also been very successful in responding to the threat of water shortages and...
Norm Roby
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July 25, 2023
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 About 33% was whole cluster fermented, and after a 4-week fermentation, the wine was pressed off and aged in neutral oak for 18 months. ...
Norm Roby
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July 25, 2023
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 If you too don’t know what a piquette is, here’s the background: “It is frugal farmer fizz, a type of natural wine that has...
Norm Roby
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July 25, 2023
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 Labeled “Druid’s Fluid” until recently, this most recent white blend has a lot to offer.  Made from 65% Vermentino, 22% Marsanne and 13% Roussanne,...
Roger Morris
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July 25, 2023
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 This wine will not please those looking for a buttery, toasty, creamy Chardonnay, even though it has 30 months on new French oak.  Nor...