Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2022
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The Loire Valley produces a lot of sparkling wines under Crémant de la Loire appellation. Often overlooked are sparkling ones from other Loire appellations,...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2022
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Château Rollan de By is a perpetual overachiever, and one of the several properties that now comprise Jean Guyon led Domaine Rollan de By...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2022
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Greco di Tufo is one of Italy’s great white wines and justifiability deserves its DOCG designation. The volcanic Campanian soil and the region’s climate...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2022
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Picpoul, literally translated as “lip stinger,” is widely planted in southern France where it’s prized for its impressive acidity. Growers also love it for...
Rebecca Murphy
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April 26, 2022
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It is a puzzle to me that the Chenin Blanc grape grown in the right location and right winemaking hands makes a delicious wine...
Marguerite Thomas
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April 26, 2022
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Perched in the Serralada de Marine Park overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this beautifully positioned estate is located only 10 kilometers from Barcelona. Alella is...
Miranda Franco
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April 26, 2022
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This wine makes me yearn for a beach, a Bob Marley song, and some ceviche. This is a highly unique wine hailing from a...
Rebecca Murphy
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April 26, 2022
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Domaine Tempier is world famous for its beautiful rosé, but they do produce red and white wines. This fresh and tasty white is a...
Miranda Franco
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April 26, 2022
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Diess believes that the terroir of Alsace wine at the highest levels is the field blend. Instead of growing separate blocks of varieties, Deiss...
Miranda Franco
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April 26, 2022
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This lively and endlessly salty Grasberg is mainly based on Riesling and Gewurztraminer. It is appealingly pure, with suggestions of lush baked apple, almond,...
Marguerite Thomas
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April 26, 2022
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From the prestigious Haut-Médoc section of Bordeaux, Château Cap L’Ousteau’s Grande Réserve is dense, darkly colored, and delectable. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc...
Michael Franz
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April 26, 2022
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This large but modest appearing winery was initially a co-op, and is variously referred to as “S. Arroyo” or “Arroyo Tinto.” The wines are...