Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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  If acidity is what you’re after when thinking of a good food pairing, you’ve got it right here in Fox Run’s Dry Riesling. ...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 Fox Run’s “Silvan” Riesling is dry but not bitingly so, and it carries some weight and texture thanks to some time in small format...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 A solid, cool climate-styled example of Chardonnay that, though barrel fermented and full flavored, carries the kind of acidity to make everything work as...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 Here’s a classy Blanc de Blancs that is long on crisp apple character from its 100% estate grown Chardonnay.  A fine mousse, lively acidity...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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 This is classic Cabernet Franc on the nose — really a textbook example of varietal character.  Cherry, raspberry, bay leaf, earth tones and soft...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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  Fox Run’s beautiful Reserve Merlot will spin the East Coast red wine detractors around.  There isn’t any overt green character here — it...
Rich Cook
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November 1, 2022
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  Whether labeled as Lemberger or as Blaufrankisch, this is a grape deserving more respect as a red variety suitable for first class wine. ...
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 I like the fact that I’m seeing older wines that are current releases crossing my desk in this world of “let’s get it out...
Vince Simmon
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October 25, 2022
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 Winter is coming.  Break out your big red wines and tomahawk steaks — this Agiorgitiko is perfect.  Le Sang de la Pierre, “Blood Stone,”...
Michael Apstein
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September 13, 2022
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 Simple advice: Buy whatever wines from Jean-Marc Brocard your budget allows.  A leader in organic and biodynamic viticulture, Jean-Marc Brocard makes fabulous Chablis, from...
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 Tom Eddy keeps the great Cabernet coming, and not just from Napa Valley sources.  This Knights Valley offering from a heralded vintage in California...
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 Blending experiments are a favorite practice among intrepid winemakers, particularly at small producers that allow the freedom to come up with something delicious.  This...