Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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January 17, 2023
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 M-A-N Chenin Blanc shows that South Africa is perhaps the world’s best source of affordable and delicious Chenin Blanc.  South Africa has more Chenin...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 17, 2023
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 Cherry Pie Pinot Noir’s delicate cherry color may not prepare you for the wine’s assertive aromatics, and its big, mouth-filling fruit flavors may also...
Vince Simmon
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January 17, 2023
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 Forge Cellars is a top Riesling producer in the Finger Lakes.  Managing Partner Rick Rainey and Winemaker Louis Barroul, from St. Cosme in Gigondas,...
Vince Simmon
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January 17, 2023
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 Brian Grasso’s single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from the esteemed Red Willow Vineyard is excellent.  It balances the rich fruit against powerful oak aging.  Despite the...
Vince Simmon
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January 17, 2023
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 Saint Joseph is a favorite Northern Rhône appellation with accessible fruit, integrated terroir, and often significantly lower prices than other Northern Rhône appellations such...
Norm Roby
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January 17, 2023
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 Grown on 3 separate sites from the family’s estate vineyards in the high altitude Uco Valley, this is the winery’s version of a fruit...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 17, 2023
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 Kilikanoon’s vineyards are located in Clare Valley in South Australia.  The climate features warm days and cool nights, which is why the region is...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 17, 2023
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 The Margaret River wine region is on Australia’s western shores surrounded by the Indian and Southern Oceans.  On a map it looks a bit...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 17, 2023
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 Take a look at a map of Australia and you will see the region of Victoria on the southeastern tip of the continent, above...
Miranda Franco
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January 17, 2023
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 Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Heitz Cellar Trailside is richly layered, with lush flavors and impeccable balance.  In the glass, dark fruits take...
Miranda Franco
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January 17, 2023
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 Aviatrix is a collaboration between La Sirena winemaker/owner Heidi Peterson Barrett and her two daughters, winemaker Chelsea Barrett and sales/marketing director Remi Barrett.  Heidi...
Wayne Belding
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January 17, 2023
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 Alsace, in northeastern France, is a great source for fine and quite affordable Pinot Blanc.  Also known as Pinot Bianco in Italy and Weissburgunder...