Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rebecca Murphy
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June 13, 2023
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 Jean Bousquet was the fourth-generation owner of his family’s vineyards and winery in Carcassonne in the south of France.  In 1990, he took a...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 13, 2023
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 An appealing white wine that is sippable and straightforward, vibrant and well balanced, Château Pegau is pleasantly dry, with delicate summery fruit flavors (peaches,...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva comes from a block planted in 1964 that is the source material for the rest of Il Poggione’s new...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 I tasted this wine at a sales presentation (an event surprisingly different than a media presentation — a story for another time) and it...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 The examples of this designation in 2017 tend toward the lighter side stylistically thanks to the vintage weather conditions.  This wine does so as...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 I love wines that manage to reach past the expectation provided by the label demarcation / price combination to deliver something special.  This Rosso...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 This “baby” super Tuscan blend from Il Poggione is built to offer something softer and perhaps less intimidating in its youth than the house’s...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 This Double L Vineyard Syrah is an undersung part of the Morgan lineup in my book, and 2021’s acid profile is more than making...
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2023
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 Not too many outsiders get a crack at the fruit from the famous Monte Rosso Vineyard — a vineyard that is well known for...
Wayne Belding
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June 13, 2023
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 This is a lovely, pale Rosé that will be an excellent companion for your summer grill fests.  The 2022 Rioja Rosado from Bodegas Muga...
Wayne Belding
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June 13, 2023
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 A great Mosel Riesling Kabinett ranks among the most exciting and delightful wines you will ever try.  From a top estate, this Kabinett is...
Wayne Belding
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June 13, 2023
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 2020 was a ripe vintage for Bordeaux with many wines just arriving in the US market.  This is a fine harvest throughout Bordeaux.  While...