Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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May 24, 2022
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J. Lohr’s "Pure Paso" is a consistent crowd pleaser, and it delivers the “yum factor” in a big way. The Petite Sirah serves to...
Rich Cook
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May 24, 2022
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Though this is marketed as a generic red blend, it’s made up of Bordeaux varieties, and the blend delivers in a real-to-drink style that...
Vince Simmon
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May 24, 2022
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This wine comes from 8 acres of west-facing slopes in the Atlas Peak AVA. Atlas Peak’s elevation provides cooler temperatures, helping to maintain acidity,...
Vince Simmon
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May 24, 2022
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The appellation of Cheverny lies in the Upper Loire, just west of Sancerre, and is becoming known for its high-quality white wines. This wine...
Vince Simmon
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May 24, 2022
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Sancerre reds are relatively rare, as they only account for 15% of production in the appellation, but there are fine examples that reward a...
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2022
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It is either an extra year of bottle age, a different growing season, or more likely, a combination of both, that makes Vino Vasai’s...
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2022
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Savennières Roche aux Moines is one of two crus of the greater Savennières appellation (the other is Coulée de Serrant). Though the tiny area...
Rich Cook
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May 24, 2022
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Typical of this site and the clonal blending expertise of winemaker David Lattin, this Pinot Noir blend shows its cool climate roots with taut...
Rich Cook
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May 24, 2022
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This is almost always my favorite wine out of the J. Lohr Chardonnay line, and it hits that mark again with the 2020 vintage. ...
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2022
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I was surprised and did a double take as I pulled the cork. There, in bold letters, was Potter’s Vineyard. I figured somebody screwed...
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2022
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I was unfamiliar with Lenné’s wines before tasting this Pinot Noir and their Sad Jack bottling. I am now adding Lenné to my list...
Vince Simmon
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May 17, 2022
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Scribe Winery is conveniently located between Sonoma and Napa and they make a range of traditional and more obscure wines. I would argue that...