Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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I’ve been a big fan of this, Navarro’s “mid-line” Pinot Noir, for many years, and this vintage reminds me why. It is a gorgeous...
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Jonathan Didier Pabiot, Pouilly Fumé (Loire Valley, France) 2020
Marguerite Thomas
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October 25, 2022
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   A serious Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is tasty on its own or as an accompaniment to shellfish, seafood, poultry, pork, pasta, vegetarian dishes...
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William Hill, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 This William Hill Cabernet takes me back to my early days of tasting Napa Valley wines, where a little green character was considered an...
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Serene Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 Though this wine is a fairly late release at the age of seven, it could have gone even longer before leaving the winery.  That...
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Scheid, Monterey County (California) Roussanne 2021
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 Roussanne isn’t often a center stage soloist, but this wine shows star quality with vibrant acidity that tames the grape’s naturally viscous character and...
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Ragtag Wine Company, Paso Robles – El Pomar District (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 This wine shows why Cabernet from this Paso Robles east side district is sought after – It’s bright, juicy, and full flavored, but doesn’t...
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McIlroy, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 Chardonnay is the number one seller in white wine world, largely because there seems to be endless stylistic possibilities.  This is a style that...
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Branches Estate, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2018
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2022
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 Branches Estate Pinot Noir kicks things off with kirsch aromas joined by notes of crushed rock and dried herbs.  The palate presents drier than...
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Aspen Peak Cellars, Colorado (United States) Syrah 2020
Wayne Belding
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October 25, 2022
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 Colorado vineyards have proven to be a good source for quality Syrah wines.  Aspen Peak Cellars has crafted a delicious Reserve bottling.  Deep ruby...
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Mesa Park Vineyards, Grand Valley (Colorado) 2020
Wayne Belding
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October 25, 2022
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 Bordeaux varieties do well in Colorado in most vintages.  Mesa Park Vineyards shows what a Bordeaux blend from the state can be with their...
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Plaisance Ranch, Applegate Valley (Rogue Valley, Oregon) Carménère 2019
Norm Roby
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October 25, 2022
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 A real working ranch with 157 acres devoted to certified organic vineyards and to grassy pastures feeding beef cattle.  Most of the land is...
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Les Vignerons de Florensac, Languedoc-Roussillon (Sud de France, France) Picpoul de Pinet 2021
Norm Roby
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October 25, 2022
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 Situated close to Sete near the French Mediterranean Coast, the Florensac region is one of the oldest vineyard sites in the AOC.   Piquepoul Blanc...
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