Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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July 11, 2023
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 This offers an acid-driven style that I really appreciate in Cabernet – there’s real food friendliness here, with no rough edges, layered spice and...
Rich Cook
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July 11, 2023
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 Yes, this bottle does say “Syrah” on the label instead of “Shiraz” as usual in Australia, and it is appropriate here for stylistic reasons. ...
Norm Roby
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July 11, 2023
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 From the family’s 15 ha terraced vineyards in the Kremstal region, this is an excellent example of what makes Grüner Veltliner Austria’s signature wine. ...
Roger Morris
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July 11, 2023
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 Crossbarn is a stand-alone brand that serves as the second label for international winemaker Paul Hobbs.  As a result, Crossbarn wines are always solid,...
Miranda Franco
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July 11, 2023
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 Pazo Torrado is a zesty Albariño from Rias Baixas in Galicia, North West Spain.  Remarkably pure and exceedingly fresh, it displays vibrant white peach,...
Wayne Belding
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July 11, 2023
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 Nals Margreid is a cooperative winery in the Trentino – Alto Adige region.  It was formed in 1985 by the merger of two smaller...
Wayne Belding
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July 11, 2023
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 Jermann wines have become famous Friulian whites, and none merits the status more than Vintage Tunina.  The name Tunina refers to the old owner...
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2023
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 Yes, New Zealand makes distinctive Sauvignon Blanc.  As those late-night television ads proclaim, “but wait, there’s more.”  And indeed, New Zealand produces more than...
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2023
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 Raventós i Blanc, one of the leading Cava producers, left the Cava DO in 2012 to highlight their unique and individual terroir around the...
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2023
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 Made entirely from their estate-grown Pinot Noir, Iris’ brilliant bubbly displays the barest copper-colored hue.  A fabulous array of red fruit nuances — wild...
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2023
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 Clos Apalta has become one of Chile’s most acclaimed red wines, and deservedly so.  The 2019 certainly merits that accolade.  Despite a 15 percent...
Wayne Belding
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July 11, 2023
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 Malagousia is an aromatic white grape that is reminiscent of Viognier, Albariño or dry Muscat wines.  It was nearly extinct in the 1970’s when...