Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Vince Simmon
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June 21, 2022
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  I’ve seen this blend increasing in popularity over the last few years — especially from U.S. wineries.  I am glad to see Williamsburg...
Vince Simmon
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June 21, 2022
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 There are a lot of outstanding wines coming from Willamette, but Bethel Heights has been a consistent top-performer in my experience.  Winemaker Ben Casteel...
Norm Roby
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June 21, 2022
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 small domain produces several Cru Beaujolais from it 10.5 hectare, organically farmed vineyard.  Among the appellation’s 10  Beaujolais Crus, Moulin a Vent is the...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 21, 2022
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 Until 2017, the grape called Picotener in the Val d’Aosta of northern Italy was thought to be one of many synonyms of Nebbiolo.  That...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 21, 2022
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 The 2019 vintage is made from 90% Sangiovese blended with 10% Colorino, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo.  It was aged for 12 months in large (528-660...
Miranda Franco
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June 21, 2022
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 won’t be to everyone’s taste, but if you like Gin & Tonics, this may be for you.  Dafni is a white variety whose name...
Miranda Franco
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June 21, 2022
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 Everyone is talking about English sparkling wine, and rightly so.  In fact, I’ll be talking about it in my next column.  The UK’s young...
Rich Cook
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June 21, 2022
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I don’t often find this relatively austere style of Chardonnay in this price range, and it is much appreciated.  Bone dry, it finds a...
Rich Cook
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June 21, 2022
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 Noceto’s Riserva Sangiovese is the winery’s ode to Brunello, and it succeeds once again with deep cherry fruit, sturdy structure and rich meaty and...
Vince Simmon
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June 14, 2022
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 Westport Rivers is a small almost-seaside winery located in Massachusetts, just over the border from Rhode Island.  They specialize in sparkling wines and they ...
Wayne Belding
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June 14, 2022
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 is a growing region in Macedonia of Northern Greece.  Alpha Estate is a top producer on this high plateau.  With an elevation over 2000...
Wayne Belding
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June 14, 2022
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Few Vinhos Verdes sold in the US market are much more than simple, refreshing and easy-drinking wines.  The Destino from Fifth Empire is much...