Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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August 27, 2024
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 This is a crowd pleaser of a Pinot Noir, and as its twelve clones might lead you to believe, there are aspects for everyone...
Rich Cook
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August 27, 2024
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 This Albariño draws on a little vanilla from the oak use, and it works surprisingly well against the tart citrus and stony mineral character...
Rich Cook
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August 27, 2024
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 The Central Coast designation is used here since the fruit is a mix from cool climate vineyards in Edna Valley and a warmer site...
Rich Cook
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August 27, 2024
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 Here is a brooder that will take its own sweet time unwinding in your cellar, and it will be worth the wait to expose...
Vince Simmon
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August 27, 2024
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 New Zealand Pinot Noirs have been increasing in popularity, so it is no surprise that Gamay Noir is starting to find its way into...
Vince Simmon
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August 27, 2024
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 Authorized in 2004, Tempranillo Blanco is a stable mutation of Tempranillo that naturally occurred and remains available to vintners.  Unlike the red grape, Tempranillo...
Vince Simmon
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August 27, 2024
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 La Cuadrilla — the Crew — is a unique blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Sangiovese.  The Crew is a celebration of the crew...
Rich Cook
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August 27, 2024
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 Jeff Pisoni brings his considerable Chardonnay experience to bear here, and he opts for a fairly opulent style with this offering, with rich oak...
Roger Morris
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August 27, 2024
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 I love wines that, like a good, hearty soup, taste great the first day and taste even better the second day after they have...
Roger Morris
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August 27, 2024
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 From Frescobaldi’s estate in the Gaiole in Chianti area, their 2021 Perano Chianti Classico is very straightforward and satisfying.  This wine shows flavors of...
Roger Morris
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August 27, 2024
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 Unlike a lot of regional wine pioneers, Cloudy Bay has never let up on the quality and complexity of its wines, especially at the...
Roger Morris
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August 27, 2024
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 Overshine’s 2022 Castelli Knight Vineyard Pinot Noir  has a lot of freshness to it with young berry fruitiness, but it doesn’t come across very...