Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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 Opolo is best known for its Mountain Zinfandel, which can tend toward the bombastic (fans would say pleasantly so), but this wine shows that...
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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 Argentina is about much more than Malbec.  Cabernet, Bonarda, and Torrontes probably come to mind, but Chardonnay might not occur to you right away. ...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 8, 2022
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 One sip of this Sauvignon Blanc is so compelling that you immediately want another taste.  With its classic citrusy/grassy flavors, roundness on the palate...
Rich Cook
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November 15, 2022
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 This is a serious crowd pleaser of a Merlot, and by that I mean that it’s juicy and plush enough that folks who like...
Rich Cook
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November 15, 2022
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 Winemaker Kimberlee Nichols showcases a ripe side expression of Merlot in this 100% Clone 181 bottling, letting bright black cherry and blackberry do a...
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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 There is a great energy to this wine — one that 2021 wines from California’s Central Coast seem to have in common — that...
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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  J. Lohr’s "Pure Paso" continues its run as something unique in the marketplace, and the winery clearly shows wisdom in continuing to develop...
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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 I have been impressed by Hertelendy’s offerings to date, and this blend continues the string.  It is bold but approachable, with an interesting tarry...
Rich Cook
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November 8, 2022
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 Here is a bright, lively and true-to-region Pinot Noir at an unassuming price that will have you thinking "house wine" from the first nosing. ...
Wayne Belding
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November 8, 2022
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 This is a finely-balanced Pinot Gris from the warm 2021 harvest in the Willamette Valley.  The ripeness of the vintage shows with luscious aromas...
Wayne Belding
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November 8, 2022
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 The 2021 Mullineux Kloof Street Old-Vine Chenin Blanc is an all-star value!  South African Chenins are well worth investigating for any white wine lover. ...
Wayne Belding
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November 8, 2022
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 Portuguese white wines are most often made from indigenous grape varieties.  Although the grapes may be unfamiliar, these traditional blends offer amazing character and...