Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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June 27, 2023
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If you are in the market for a big, serious red from Napa that will give you a bit of a shift in flavor...
Michael Franz
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June 27, 2023
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Virginia is surely among the world’s leading locations for growing Viognier — if not indeed the single best source. This is a fine example,...
Rich Cook
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June 27, 2023
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This comes from a new-to-me producer that hails from Holt, Missouri, and it serves to continue to solidify my view of the Midwest making...
Rich Cook
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June 27, 2023
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The Sagrantino grape is perhaps the big red monster of the wine world – It can make Petite Sirah seem delicate and demure by...
Michael Apstein
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June 27, 2023
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Wines made from Barbera are all over the map regarding character and quality. Alfieri’s complex Barbera d’Asti shows the potential of that grape and...
Michael Apstein
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June 27, 2023
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Tenuta Carretta’s Barbera d’Alba is a well-price robust red that’s perfect for hearty grilled meat this summer. Supple tannins allow the immediate enjoyment of...
Michael Apstein
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June 27, 2023
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Iris Vineyards draws on three AVAs from the Willamette, Eola Hills, Ribbon Ridge, and Yamhill-Carlton, for this crunchy red fruited Pinot Noir. Alluring smokey...
Rich Cook
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June 27, 2023
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As a long-time fan of Eberle Cabernet, I can tell you that I’ve been very impressed with how the wines age – I’ve had...
Rich Cook
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June 27, 2023
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A historic label with a historic run of Cabernet Sauvignon (I once tasted the 1963 vintage at age 40 or so, and it was...
Vince Simmon
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June 27, 2023
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Osvaldo Amado an accomplished winemaker in Portugal with an interesting and diverse background. Originally from Angola, he came to Portugal as a younger man...
Vince Simmon
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June 27, 2023
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Württemberg is known for producing high-quality red wines, but this local co-op produces a stunning summer white. A blend of 40% Riesling, 20% Kerner...
Norm Roby
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June 27, 2023
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The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux was truly an exception in that it yielded quality wines in every corner of the vast region. Consequently, lesser-known...