Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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May 9, 2023
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 The winery occupies 150 acres of the 5000-acre Castiglion del Bosco estate, which was founded almost 400 years ago and is today part of...
Rich Cook
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May 9, 2023
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Yet another classy offering of the winery flagship, and from a year where fire prevented many area producers from making red wine.  It has...
Rich Cook
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May 9, 2023
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 Winemaker Alex Holman had to be glad to see the 2021 vintage come to a close with none of the issues that the previous...
Vince Simmon
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May 9, 2023
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 Michael Shaps has been a trend setter in the Virginia wine scene for many years and his Blanc de Franc is another example of...
Vince Simmon
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May 9, 2023
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 Barboursville Vineyards is a Virginia staple, putting out numerous high-quality wines within their portfolio.  This Vermentino is done in a simple, dry style and...
Norm Roby
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May 9, 2023
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 This is made from several vineyards within the Dundee Hills.  The fruit is 100% destemmed, and the juice is fermented via native yeasts.  With...
Rich Cook
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May 9, 2023
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 Some lees stirring adds to the deep yellow color and the tannic textural impression of this Vermentino, and the granitic soils of Gallura yield...
Wayne Belding
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May 9, 2023
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 Established in 2011, Alheit Vineyards has quickly established itself in the top rank of South African wine producers.  Chris and Suzaan Alheit have focused...
Wayne Belding
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May 9, 2023
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 Chablis is perhaps the most distinctive of all Chardonnay wines.  Drawn from well-sited slopes on the famous Kimmeridgian soils of the village, Chablis, especially...
Wayne Belding
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May 9, 2023
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 Although newer vintages of this wine have been released, Riesling lovers are well-advised to seek out the 2019 bottles that are still available —...
Michael Apstein
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May 9, 2023
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 The Carneros region of Sonoma, and Napa for that matter, is cooler because it abuts San Pablo Bay, which funnels cool Pacific Ocean air...
Norm Roby
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May 2, 2023
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 This small batch (200 cases made) Chardonnay highlights the estate’s unique volcanic Darow soil.  The 2019 harvest was slightly later than normal.  The juice...