Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
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...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 14, 2022
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The Carmignano wine region of Tuscany got a lot of support from the Medici family. In the mid-1500s, long before Super Tuscan became a...
Roger Morris
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June 14, 2022
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In the French countryside, restaurants are often classified as “gourmet” signifying it is a step or two above “bistro” so that we will not...
Michael Franz
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June 14, 2022
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is a light, fresh, very well-balanced rendition of Nebbiolo made to enjoy early and often. This category has never gained traction in the USA...
Michael Franz
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June 14, 2022
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Good Barbera is among the world’s best food wines, and among its strengths is that some of the least expensive and tricked-out versions are...
Miranda Franco
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June 14, 2022
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This is not your run-of-the-mill Trebbiano Toscano (also known as Ugni Blanc). Rather, this is 100 percent Trebbiano Abruzzese, a rare breed — a...
Rich Cook
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June 7, 2022
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Hallberg is a favorite vineyard site of mine, and it’s always a pleasure to taste a different take on it. Winemaker Theresa Heredia...
Michael Franz
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June 7, 2022
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This “Sirmian” bottling from Nals Margreid is among the best Pinot Bianco examples from Alto Adige. The proprietary name is derived from a renowned...
Roger Morris
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June 7, 2022
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How do you characterize a taut line of acidity that runs through a wine that isn’t overpowering, but can’t – shouldn’t – be ignored? ...
Michael Franz
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June 7, 2022
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Over and above being a standard-bearer for Pinot Bianco from Alto Adige, this is one of the world’s truly great white wines. Invariably delicious...
Michael Franz
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June 7, 2022
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Indisputably delicious and highly versatile, this “Moriz” bottling from Tramin also offers excellent value. I’m often able to find it at retail for less...