Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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May 23, 2023
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 Rosé lovers who seek full-bodied versions can look to Tavel for satisfaction.  Domaine Chantepierre is a small producer in the southern Rhône appellations of...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 The Barnard family, owners of the stellar Domaine de Chevalier, one of the top estates in Pessac Léognan, owns Clos des Lunes, a property...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 Elisabetta Geppetti’s estate, Fattoria le Pupille, is one of the leading producers in the Morellino di Scansano, a DOCG located in southern Tuscany, near...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 Verdicchio di Matelica, the smaller and lesser known than Verdicchio di Castelli Jesi, is landlocked, unlike its more famous sibling.  Despite its location, paradoxically,...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 Though more well known for its red wines, Lirac produces some lively whites, like this one.  That it is made from organic biodynamically grown...
Vince Simmon
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May 23, 2023
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 The vision statement of Arendsig highlights their goals to produce site-specific, single vineyard wines with minimal winemaking influence.  Their “Inspirational Batch 3” is a...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 This is just one in the stellar line-up of wines that Mario Zanusso makes at I Clivi.  In the right hands — and Zanusso...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 Talented and hard-working producers, such as Inama, are resurrecting Soave’s image that was tarnished and virtually destroyed by innocuous swill of the past.  Now,...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 Frequent WineReviewOnline readers may know I am not a fan of rosés in general because they are often vapid and lack character.  Not this...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 23, 2023
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 This family owned and run estate is tucked into the scenic wooded slopes of Tuscany’s Monte Amiata, where it produces a handful of different...
Vince Simmon
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May 23, 2023
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 Ken Wright popularized Willamette Valley by making excellent quality Pinot Noirs through the mid-90s and early 2000s.  Today, Willamette Valley is known as one...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2023
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 Papapietro Perry’s vibrant Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir shows bright red cherry-like flavors as opposed to the darker fruit character of the one from Nunes...