Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rebecca Murphy
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May 10, 2022
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 In 1985, nine years after creating Duckhorn Winery in Napa Valley, founders Dan and Margaret Duckhorn decided to create the Decoy label for “attractively...
Michael Franz
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May 10, 2022
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  A superb example of the species, this shows both wonderful opulence and energetic freshness — which is a rare combination, as you’d guess. ...
Rich Cook
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May 10, 2022
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 Sbragia Family Vineyards prides itself on bold expressions, and while this bottling certainly delivers in that mode, it is reined in quite nicely.  This...
Rich Cook
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May 10, 2022
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 Winemaker Mari Wells Coyle brings us this delightful Chardonnay sourced from across the Golden state, and it’s a winner thanks to a perfect oak...
Rich Cook
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May 10, 2022
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 This bottling from Oak Farm Vineyards has been a great one from its start just a couple of vintages ago.  The 2021 Fiano is...
Rich Cook
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May 10, 2022
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 Lightpost Winery has a few ponies in its Cabernet stable, and they are all exceptional. It’s nice to have choices, and this offering shows...
Rich Cook
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May 10, 2022
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This Pinot Noir shows solid varietal character in a fairly ripe style with carefully chosen oak that adds cinnamon spice and structure without taking...
Rich Cook
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May 10, 2022
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 Produced by Lake County’s Chacewater Winery, this Sauvignon Blanc shows the freshness that the area is known for when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc,...
Michael Franz
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May 10, 2022
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This vintage seems just a click down in expressiveness from the 2019, but it is still excellent, and an excellent value as well —...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2022
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 As the heel of Italy’s boot, Salento is surrounded on three sides by water.  With the Adriatic Sea on one side and the Ionian...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2022
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 This charming and delicious white wine comes from the extreme southwestern edge of Sardinia, where the climate is manifestly Mediterranean, where the rainfall is...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 10, 2022
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  When Guido Marsella planted the vineyard and founded his winery in 1995 he concentrated solely on Fiano grapes.  He farms the grapes organically...