Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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July 23, 2024
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 This Getariako Txakolina Rosé hails from the region around the town of Getaria, renowned for its wines’ light natural carbonation.  The "RK" is part...
Miranda Franco
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July 23, 2024
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 The Cetto family, originally from northern Italy, has been making wine in Mexico for several generations.  Their elegant “Sierra Blanca” Tempranillo boasts aromas and...
Michael Franz
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July 23, 2024
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 This all-Tempranillo release is very impressive, with formidable density, excellent depth of flavor, and fine balance of fruit in relation to oak, tannin, and...
Miranda Franco
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July 23, 2024
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 Winemaker Riccardo Baldi is a rising star in Le Marche, known for his exceptional work with the Verdicchio grape.  His La Staffa 2020 “Rincrocca”...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2024
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 A beautiful, fruit-driven Syrah that winemaker Gerard Zanzonico says, “pairs well with a hammock” may have you hanging one in your backyard after getting...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2024
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 You will want to give this wine some time in your cellar.  Some grip shows real age-worthiness, and it will be worth waiting for...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2024
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 Stand by for your initiation – to great Syrah that is just that, if you aren’t already a fan of the variety.  This has...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2024
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  Cattleya’s 2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir represents its appellation well, with cherry, cola and raspberry joined by pulsing fall spice notes and...
Rich Cook
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July 23, 2024
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 The Jensen Vineyard is the flagship of the fine line of Pinot Noirs from this legacy producer, and it is usually one that needs...
Michael Franz
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July 16, 2024
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 This great estate slipped over a period about two decades ago, but the renaissance that started a dozen years ago (or so) is clearly...
Michael Franz
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July 16, 2024
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 Theoretically there is a balance point between opulence and restraint for every California Chardonnay, and that point can only be hit by picking the...
Vince Simmon
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July 16, 2024
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 Fidélitas sources this Sauvignon Blanc from neighboring Klipsun, Artz, and Quintessence Vineyards.  The wine is big, bold and refreshing.  A touch of oak rounds...