Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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July 18, 2023
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 With its charm and elegance this is a Chardonnay that will fit tastily into a range of different dining experiences, from lunch on the...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 11, 2023
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 This delightfully refreshing white is crisp yet full of flavor, which makes it a perfect summer wine.  Bright suggestions of citrus and melon mingle...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 11, 2023
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 Petaglia is an outstanding wine that shows off a treasure trove of cassis, cherries, blackberries, hints of minerality and spice.  It was aged at...
Vince Simmon
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July 11, 2023
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 Launched in 1997, Barra of Mendocino is the culmination of 30 years of experience from Mendocino local and winemaker, the late Charlie Barra.  Today,...
Vince Simmon
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July 11, 2023
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 Barra’s Reserve Chardonnay is sourced from the best grapes harvested each year.  Winemaker, Randy Meyer, told me that patience in winemaking is what sets...
Vince Simmon
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July 11, 2023
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 Girasole Vineyards’ Pinot Blanc is both instantly enjoyable but also a stunning expression of what this variety can provide.  Winemaker Randy Meyer claims this...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2023
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 It is hard not to look askance at a Pinot Grigio from the 2021 vintage in the Northern Hemisphere with the issue of current...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2023
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 I’m not sure I’ve tasted a wine bearing an appellation that embraces an entire continent, but I’m entirely sure I’ve never tasted a better...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2023
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 I was once a serious Zin lover before my interests shifted in other directions, but this wine has definitely re-kindled my affection.  Its wonderfully...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2023
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 It might surprise some readers to see a score of 92 on a review of a widely available $10 rosé from a brand that...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2023
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 This is the finest Cabernet Sauvignon I can ever remember tasting from Concannon.  It shows very appealing savory notes accenting a core of fruit...
Rich Cook
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July 11, 2023
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 Don’t forget – sometimes there is real value to be found below eye level at your favorite retailer.  Due to its low sticker price,...