Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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December 20, 2022
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Masi, one of the leading Valpolicella/Amarone producers, makes a wonderful range of wines. Made from the usual Valpolicella grapes, Corvina, Rolindella, and Molinara, Masi’s...
Michael Apstein
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December 20, 2022
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In addition to making very fine single vineyard Baroli, Batasiolo makes this Riserva from grapes grown throughout the delimited Barolo region. Indeed, some of...
Wayne Belding
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December 20, 2022
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This superb Chenin Blanc comes from two old, dry-farmed, bush-vine parcels in the Agter-Paarl appellation of South Africa. These gnarled vines produce small quantities...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2022
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If Anthony Road’s “regular” late harvest Vignoles bottling isn’t enough for you, this "Martini Becraft Selection" that carries the names of the owner and...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2022
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Think Beerenauslese here — Anthony Road’s 2020 Late Harvest Vignoles comes from a minimum 50% botrytised vineyard. Intense concentration would be a severe understatement...
Miranda Franco
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December 13, 2022
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Ernst Triebaumer put Austrian red wine on the world map in 1988 when his single vineyard Ried Mariental Blaufränkisch 1986 won first prize in...
Roger Morris
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December 13, 2022
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It is not often that an American Chardonnay combines great structure in a medium-weight body, a perfumed fruitiness on the nose and the palate...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 13, 2022
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This Chardonnay is crisp and bold with tasty fruit elements that include apple, pear and citrus. The alcohol level a modest 12.5 %. With...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 13, 2022
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With its deep purple-red color, seductive aromas and powerhouse flavors this is a must-try Malbec. On the palate, elements of sweet fruit including dark...
Rich Cook
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December 13, 2022
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My favorite recent find is this beautiful Riesling, sourced from the Urziger Würzgarten and Erdener Treppchen vineyards on the steep slopes of the Mosel. ...
Wayne Belding
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December 13, 2022
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Italy’s Alto Adige is one of the best places in the world to grow high quality Pinot Bianco grapes. Also known as Pinot Blanc...
Vince Simmon
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December 13, 2022
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Gimblett Gravels, or “Ngakirikiri" in Maori, is a small New Zealand appellation demarcated by the rocky soil content. The terroir is great for Cabernet...