Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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June 14, 2022
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 The broad region of southern Portugal known as the Alentejano is the source of many diverse and interesting red and white wines.  Made from...
Michael Franz
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June 14, 2022
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 Massolino is a great house perched in one of the most enviable spots in the world of wine, with a truly grand view of...
Michael Franz
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June 14, 2022
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 I’ve adored this wine in every vintage I’ve tasted, and this 2020 rendition is surely no exception.  It is a marvelously delicate wine, with...
Miranda Franco
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June 14, 2022
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 Native 9 is a label by James Ontiveros, the ninth generation of his family to farm in the Santa Maria Valley.  James planted the...
Norm Roby
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June 14, 2022
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Another impressive wine from this rising star.  From its 32 acre hillside vineyard, this Cuvee is a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 14, 2022
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Vigneto Bucerchiale is the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown in the Chianti Rufina appellation, the smallest of the seven subzones...
Miranda Franco
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June 14, 2022
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 Pax Mahle is one of the great masters of Syrah.  His 2019 Hillsides Syrah opens with beguiling aromatics.  The aromas and flavors of white...
Rich Cook
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June 14, 2022
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 A decided step up from the 2020 “regular” Estate bottling on current offer, Laetitia’s 2019 Reserve du Domaine appears a little darker and a...
Rich Cook
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June 14, 2022
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 This might be the Pinot Noir bargain of the vintage.  It is bright and structured, with the oak nicely matched to the vibrant strawberry...
Rich Cook
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June 14, 2022
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 Not only has Husch Vineyards remained dedicated to Chenin Blanc for many years, but they continue to produce one of the best examples in...
Rich Cook
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June 14, 2022
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 This is a WOW Pinot Noir of the first order, carefully shepherded into a deeply layered expression that balances varietal character with winemaking skill...
Norm Roby
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June 14, 2022
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 Emphasizing Rhône-style wines, Cochon offers up this 100% Viognier that was never in contact with oak.  Organically grown with 60% of the fruit from...