Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2023
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  The Bacigalupi Vineyard is a famous site (see 1976 Paris Tasting among other accolades) that never seems to disappoint.  This 2021 example keeps...
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2023
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 It is always a pleasure to find a wine that delivers solid varietal characteristics and sense of place at a bargain price, and Trivento’s...
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2023
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 Domaine Bousquet Gran Cabernet Sauvignon is very attractive — almost seductive aromatically.  It is on the ripe side of the varietal spectrum, with lively...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 6, 2023
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 This crisp and savory white wine is a product of California’s northern regions, whose appellations include Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Lake County, and Mendocino...
Vince Simmon
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June 6, 2023
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 Crux co-owners, Brian Callahan and Steven Gower, focus on Rhône varieties in the Russian River Valley. Their Syrah blends in 5%, each, Petit Verdot...
Vince Simmon
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June 6, 2023
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 Domaine des Ouled Thaleb teams up with Northern Rhône savant Alain Graillot to make this Moroccan Syrah.  Morocco’s Atlantic influence keeps evening temperatures relatively...
Norm Roby
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June 6, 2023
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 Made from Vermentino, a variety Troon has explored for years and used in a wide range of wines, this one is their version of...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 6, 2023
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 The alluring aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and blueberry fruit mingling with floral notes and woody spices are irresistible.  In the mouth the flavors...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 6, 2023
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 Alta Marfa owners Ricky Tailor and Katie Jablonski source grapes from several different vineyards in Texas and New Mexico.  The Tempranillo grapes for this...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 6, 2023
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 With a pretty, pale golden color, and ripe flavors of apple, pear and peach with a note of Meyer lemon zest, crisp, lively and...
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2023
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 It might not be a stretch to surmise that the relatively new Petaluma Gap AVA became one largely due to the fruit that has...
Roger Morris
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June 6, 2023
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 This is the first of the Insignias to be released since LVMH bought the property a year ago, although, of course, it was made...