Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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 This wine company has been turning out fine product at a variety of price points.  Aquilini’s “A56” Red Blend is a tribute to the...
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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 The parade of pulsing 2021s continues here, with a liveliness of acidity that allows for rich oak spice and toast to join the fruit...
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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 A quick look back over my previous vintage reviews of Ladera’s Pillow Road Chardonnay shows a remarkably consistent wine year over year, so it...
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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 2020 certainly proved difficult for all of us, and many northern California producers of Cabernet Sauvignon got hit with the extra twist of fire...
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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Here is a Tempranillo with some weight and depth at an impressive quality to price ratio.  With Spanish wines I find that the Crianza...
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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 Right up front I will admit to extremely limited experience with the Saperavi grape.  That said, if you love wine like I do, it’s...
Rich Cook
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December 27, 2022
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 Rocas de Seña is a new “second wine” in this winery’s portfolio, designed to be different than the flagship offering.  Featuring 38% Malbec, 25%...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2022
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 It never ceases to amaze me that I still run across “wine people” who are still unaware of what’s happening in Anderson Valley, a...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 20, 2022
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 As bright, sunny and energetic as California itself, the wine’s gold hue will pull you in right away.  It has appealing aromas and coats...
Vince Simmon
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December 20, 2022
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 This is an excellent drink-now Syrah with lots of character and depth of flavor.  The wine is black cherry dominant with supporting earth and...
Vince Simmon
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December 20, 2022
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 Charles Smith’s K Vintners lineup continues to push out incredible wines that are relatively accessible throughout the U.S. market.  Being a fan of both...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 20, 2022
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 With 112,823 acres of Malbec planted today in Argentina, it has been that country’s most cultivated grape.  One can see why!  Pour a glass...