Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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October 11, 2022
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 Tiberio was one of the earlier adopters of producing high-quality Pecorino and one of the few producers in the Abruzzo region of Italy that...
Miranda Franco
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October 11, 2022
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 Terlano Winkl 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a glistening pale yellow-gold bursting forth with aromas of bright lemon, fresh-cut herbs, white blossoms, and wet stones. ...
Miranda Franco
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October 11, 2022
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 The 2015 Poliphemo Taurasi Riserva is made from two tiny parcels of historic Aglianico vineyards in Paternopoli, planted in 1930.  Brought to Italy by...
Rich Cook
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October 11, 2022
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 My first pass at this wine several weeks back showed it stuck in a closed phase, so I’m glad to have gotten a second...
Rich Cook
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October 11, 2022
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 I appreciate the aromatic development here, where it shows as layers of rich red and blue fruit.  On the palate, lively acidity carries the...
Rich Cook
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October 11, 2022
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  Conde Vimioso’s Sommelier Edition is a blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah that is very well integrated, with supple structure carrying,...
Rich Cook
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October 11, 2022
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 Here’s a budget priced red blend that will please fans of bold red wine aromas and flavors.  Mixed berries and nutmeg spice aromas translate...
Rich Cook
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October 11, 2022
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 Here is a solid “fence runner” Zinfandel, one that takes style cues from both sides of the Zinfandel world.  In other words, there’s taut...
Rich Cook
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October 11, 2022
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 So far northern California’s 2021 vintage is living up to the hype, as exhibited in this fine Pinot Noir from Bibiana Gonzales-Rave.  The brilliant...
Michael Franz
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October 11, 2022
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 This wine hits a sweet spot for me between a relatively traditional style (meaning, low oak, nice high acidity, and just a hint of...
Wayne Belding
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October 11, 2022
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 The Arroyo Seco AVA lies on the western edge of the Salinas Valley where the Santa Lucia Mountains start to rise from the valley...
Michael Apstein
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October 11, 2022
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 Chianti Rùfina, along with Chianti Classico, is the best subzone of the greater Chianti denomination.  Selvapiana is one of Rùfina’s top producers and Vigneto...