Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2023
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 Sometimes just a little bit of something else can really give Cabernet a boost.  In this case, 1 percent Syrah adds a slight savory...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2023
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 O’Shaughnessy’s Howell Mountain Cabernet straddle the line between old and new school styles, with rustic tannins that the appellation consistently delivers.  The fruit leans...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2023
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 LaZarre’s Moshina is a big boy that is ready for a long decanting and a well marbled piece of meat in a peppercorn sauce. ...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2023
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 After sourcing fruit from two Paso Robles sub AVA’s — Santa Margarita Ranch and the Willow Creek District — Broadside’s winemaker Adam LaZarre goes...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2023
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  There is some bold charred oak here that takes this Cabernet into what I call the smoked meat zone, which will please fans...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2023
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 I have been waiting for an orange wine to come along that I would consider not just a curiosity, but attractive and drinkable.  Apparently...
Vince Simmon
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April 11, 2023
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 Prospice is a newer winery making big waves in the Washington wine scene.  Their Rosé is done in a traditional light and refreshing style...
Vince Simmon
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April 11, 2023
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 This Rhône white-varietal inspired wine from Pomar Junction brings a new-world twist to the Rhône style.  The fruit power and body are amplified from...
Vince Simmon
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April 11, 2023
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 Kumeu River focuses on high quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.  Their Rays Road is a single-vineyard Chardonnay planted in limestone soils.  The wine’s minerality...
Norm Roby
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April 11, 2023
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 This dark, ripe and juicy Cabernet is made for those who like it plump and chunky.  The aroma of dark, ripe fruit with hints...
Norm Roby
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April 11, 2023
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 One of the leading names in Alto Adige, Elena Walch reminds us there is more from this region than Pinot Grigio.  Here is a...
Norm Roby
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April 11, 2023
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 One of the oldest properties in Gigondas, the estate vineyard covers 25 hectares and the winemaking in recent years has been in the hands...