Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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November 15, 2022
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 All too often southern Rhône whites can come across and heavy.  Not this one.  A floral nose captivates immediately, then a seamless blend of...
Michael Apstein
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November 15, 2022
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 Combine Maison Albert Bichot, one of Burgundy’s top negociants, the 2020 vintage, and a white wine from an affordable part of Burgundy, and you...
Michael Apstein
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November 15, 2022
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 Jordan deserves high praise for never wavering from their course of making full-flavored yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.  Rob Davis, Jordan’s first and longtime winemaker...
Rebecca Murphy
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November 8, 2022
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 This is a single vineyard wine from the Clos de Rochegres where the vines grow at an altitude of 1,148 feet providing crisp acidity...
Rebecca Murphy
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November 8, 2022
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 Wines from the Morgon appellation in Beaujolais are often described as powerful, a term you might dismiss if your only Beaujolais experience has been...
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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 This is a subtle, well rounded Merlot that shows a bit tight at present, but one that will unwind nicely with a few years...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 8, 2022
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 Bright and tasty, this Burgundian white wine is both delicious and affordable.  The Mâcon region, noted for its ancient clay and limestone soils, covers...
Vince Simmon
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November 8, 2022
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 2020 was a difficult year.  COVID-19 limited workforce availability and Napa, specifically, suffered two significant wildfires that impacted quality and yields for the year. ...
Vince Simmon
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November 8, 2022
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 Dwayne Wade opened Wade Cellars after retiring from the NBA with the goal of making affordable quality wines.  This austere but approachable Chenin Blanc...
Norm Roby
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November 8, 2022
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 If you taste wines long enough, at some point you learn to trust your first impression and not over-analyze things.  My initial note was...
Norm Roby
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November 8, 2022
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 I recently caught up with John Alban and tasted barrel samples of a few reds.  While I don’t rate wines still in barrel, I...
Roger Morris
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November 8, 2022
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 As a reviewer, there is always the challenge to give proper consideration and praise for wine styles that are not your preference.  Hopefully, we...