Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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July 11, 2023
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 Within the Sancerre appellation, the commune of Chavignol stands out for the intensity of its wines.  Sauvignon Blancs from Chavignol rank among the most...
Miranda Franco
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July 11, 2023
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 Founded in 2003, Matthiasson Wines is a farm-forward, husband-and-wife team based out of Napa, California.  The Matthiassons consider themselves farmers above all.  Their combined...
Miranda Franco
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July 11, 2023
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 The “Ode to Lulu” Rosé features a blend of 60% Mourvedre, 35% Grenache, and 5% Syrah.  Ode to Lulu is Bedrock Wine Company’s love...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2023
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 Not everything burned down in Napa Valley in 2020 as some reports might have you believe, as this delicious Merlot testifies.  It opens with...
Michael Franz
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July 4, 2023
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 Seeing a Cabernet that’s still available from the producer when nearing 13 years of age is quite surprising, but then, many wine lovers in...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2023
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 Here’s a lesson in a bottle about reading too much into the alcohol content on the label.  This bottle weighs in at 14.9%, but...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2023
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 Solid varietal character, bold structure and layered aromas and flavors for thirteen bucks?  And usually obtainable at a discount?  I would say that is...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 4, 2023
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 This red wine from Texas has a lot going for it.  Among its many charms it offers a smooth texture plus easygoing tannins and...
Vince Simmon
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July 4, 2023
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 Rosé wines have been electrically popular in the last few years with entire brunch sessions and wine tastings dedicated to their honor.  Born saw...
Norm Roby
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July 4, 2023
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 The first winery registered in the Priorat region, Celler Cecilio is family-owned and has been producing wines since 1942.  This wine is a blend...
Roger Morris
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July 4, 2023
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 I have been told that Lambrusco is that rare sparkling wine that also serves as an everyday table wine as well.  In this instance,...
Roger Morris
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July 4, 2023
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 In the 1980s, when most California wineries were still intrigued with 100% varietals, winegrowers and critics alike would describe a wine’s flavor as being...