Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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November 29, 2022
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This Pinot Gris was fermented in bins and punched down daily for twelve days, then taken off skins for tank or barrel. There are...
Rich Cook
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November 29, 2022
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This bottling started in 2005, with the idea of bringing some consistency to Cabernet Franc, which at the time was the grape seen as...
Rich Cook
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November 29, 2022
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Pretty floral notes on the nose, with lively cherry, plum, pepper and zest joining in. The palate serves those elements up in a medium...
Wayne Belding
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November 29, 2022
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The history of Chalone is part of the modern renaissance of California viticulture. Early 20th century plantings demonstrated that the Chalone vineyard yielded exceptional...
Wayne Belding
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November 29, 2022
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This is an amazing value among Barolos. The Enrico Serafino Barolo is drawn from vineyards in four communes – Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Serralunga...
Wayne Belding
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August 10, 2021
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South African Chenin Blanc is carving out a larger niche in the US market. The nation has more Chenin Blanc acreage than any other...
Wayne Belding
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November 29, 2022
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For half a century, ZD has produced Chardonnays that combine the opulence of fruit with a rich texture and maintain a refreshing character. The...
Rich Cook
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November 29, 2022
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Here is something completely unique in my experience. It’s my first taste of Kisi, and it’s handled in the traditional Qvevri method, meaning it...
Michael Apstein
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November 29, 2022
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Wines from Aloxe-Corton, even its premier crus, are overshadowed by grand cru Corton and overlooked by consumers. Do. Not. Overlook. This. Wine. Its fleshy...
Michael Apstein
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November 29, 2022
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The 7.5- acre Les Perrières vineyard lies high up on the slope in a cooler locale, which may help explain this wine’s bright energy...
Michael Apstein
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November 22, 2022
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Cupole is the second wine of Tenuta di Tinoro, a “Super Tuscan” that commands a three-digit price tag — and the first digit is...
Michael Apstein
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November 22, 2022
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Gavi is one of the unsung stars of Italian white wines. This one, from Batasiolo, a top Barolo producer, is made entirely from Cortese...