Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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August 6, 2024
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 This wine from the 2016 vintage put this producer front and center on my radar screen, and I was delighted to taste this vintage...
Vince Simmon
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August 6, 2024
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 G.D. Vajra may be best known for their Barolos but, for a fraction of the price, their Langhe Nebbiolo is a strong choice on...
Vince Simmon
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August 6, 2024
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 Rosé has become a wine of choice for picnics, brunch, and is a refreshing drink after any long day.  Château Berne’s Romance Rosé hits...
Norm Roby
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August 6, 2024
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 Founded in 2013, Rocky Pond now has 100 acres under vine in two district locations in the Columbia Valley.  From its three tasting rooms,...
Norm Roby
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August 6, 2024
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 Made predominantly from the coolest blocks within the family’s estate vineyard, this 2023 also benefited from the relatively cool growing season.  The Sauvignon Blanc...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 6, 2024
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 Riesling wines from the Clare Valley in South Australia are usually bone dry.  Jeffrey Grosset’s Riesling from the Alea Vineyard is a bit of...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 6, 2024
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 My first tasting note was, “Electric!”  This has a golden-yellow color and is brimming with concentrated aromas and flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, and Meyer...
Norm Roby
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August 6, 2024
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 While many GSM blends are made for current enjoyment, this limited production (100 case) gem rises above the crowd.  The blend consists of 39%...
Vince Simmon
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August 6, 2024
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 This is Iron Horse’s Flagship Sparkling wine — sold in a magnum bottle in this instance — from a renowned Sonoma producer that focuses...
Roger Morris
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August 6, 2024
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 Sonoma Pinot Noirs seem to be getting more assertive and less ethereal, which can be a good or bad thing or simply an interesting...
Roger Morris
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August 6, 2024
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 Once it was a rarity to find dry table wines from regions that produced naturally sweet or fortified wines.  Now it is common, and...
Roger Morris
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August 6, 2024
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 The ubiquitous Loosens have made the pink category a little more interesting with this northern Pinot Noir Rosé (remember the days when Germany Pinots...