Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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February 21, 2023
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 Merlot somehow still gets a bad rap from the public at large, which is quite unfortunate.  Wines like this one from Windsor Vineyards should...
Rich Cook
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February 21, 2023
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 St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is a bit of an under the radar gem.  If you know, you know – as the cool kids...
Rich Cook
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February 21, 2023
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 I prize Malbec for its savory character – it makes sense that in Argentina, the land of beef, that Malbec took such a foothold...
Rich Cook
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February 21, 2023
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 Arizona is an up-and-coming region in the wine world, one that seems to be coming into its own more and more with every bottle...
Michael Franz
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February 21, 2023
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 It is impressive to see a relatively affordable and widely available wine like this be awarded a Platinum medal when judged in its peer...
Michael Franz
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February 21, 2023
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 Heirloom has two very interesting renditions of the same variety in current release, this burly Shiraz from McLaren Vale and a tauter Syrah from...
Rebecca Murphy
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February 21, 2023
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 The grapes for this lovely pink wine were grown specifically to create a rosé with fresh lively strawberry, citrus flavors.  It was fermented mostly...
Rebecca Murphy
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February 21, 2023
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 Pinot Noir found a home in Oregon’s Willamette Valley in the 1960s.  It makes a delicious rosé like this dry, yet luscious wine with...
Rebecca Murphy
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February 21, 2023
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 In case you haven’t noticed, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has evolved from the in-your-face herbaceous wines that arrived to the U.S. in the 1990s. ...
Miranda Franco
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February 21, 2023
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 Envínate is the brainchild of Laura Ramos, Jose Martínez, Roberto Santana, and Alfonso Torrente, four friends who met while studying enology at the University...
Miranda Franco
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February 21, 2023
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 The venerable and iconic Lopez de Heredia estate is famed for its age-worthy wines.  Their 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva showcases the traditional winemaking practices...
Miranda Franco
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February 21, 2023
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 The 2009 Viña Tondonia Reserva, a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and even parts of Mazuelo and Graciano, exemplifies the classic López de...