Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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April 4, 2023
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 This is wildly expressive in aromatic terms at this point in its development, with some striking, borderline barnyard, old cask notes that never step...
Michael Franz
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April 4, 2023
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 Residents of the gorgeous Alto Adige region in northernmost Italy are fiercely loyal to Schiava, and rightly so, as it is one of the...
Rebecca Murphy
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March 28, 2023
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 Approaching five years of age, this lovely wine grown on the slopes of Sicily’s Mount Etna is fresh and silky smooth.  It is made...
Roger Morris
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March 28, 2023
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 In a contemporaneous review for a Trump wine, I note my thoughts on separating wine reviews from political views.  OK, this winery is owned...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 28, 2023
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 The name Arneis, which translates as “little rascal,” is a reference to the grape’s sometimes challenging behavior in the vineyard.  But by the time...
Vince Simmon
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March 28, 2023
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 DeLille Cellars sources their fruit from some of the best vineyards in Washington.  Their Minuit’s 70% Malbec is sourced from Red Willow and Quintessence...
Vince Simmon
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March 28, 2023
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 DeLille Cellars is easily one of the top producers in Washington State and their wines are a favorite in my book.  Their Chaleur Blanc...
Vince Simmon
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March 28, 2023
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 After producing some of the Finger Lakes’ best Riesling for over a decade, Forge Cellars maked their first Chardonnay.  The fruit is sourced from...
Norm Roby
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March 28, 2023
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 Started in 1999, Syncline is located along the Columbia River in the Columbia Gorge AVA.  The winery was built in 2003 and 17 acres...
Norm Roby
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March 28, 2023
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 Planted in the early 1980s, Klipsun is one of the big names today in single vineyard Cabernet, and this rendition from Soléna should validate...
Norm Roby
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March 28, 2023
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 In the early 1970s Cavatappi encouraged Mike Sauer of Red Willow to plant Nebbiolo along with other Italian varieties.  That was the first Nebbiolo...
Rebecca Murphy
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March 28, 2023
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 I like to have a bottle of Moscato d’Asti like this one from Paolo Saracco on hand to complete dinner.  Its yummy aromas and...