Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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April 19, 2022
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 Paul Hobbs, founder of Paul Hobbs Winery in Sebastopol, California, partnered with the Yacoubian brothers to craft a modern wine from an ancient variety,...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 The Monastrell bottling in the high-end “Los Losares” line is aged for 14 months in very large 5,000 liter casks to moderate oak influence...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 This is a blend of 50% Monastrell, 30% Garnacha Tintorera and 20% Tempranillo.  Vinification is conducted separately for the three varieties, which are then...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 A blend comprised of equal parts Monastrell and Garnacha with minimal but still notable oak influence (3 to 4 months exposure in this case),...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 The blend for this is 50% Monastrell, 30% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 6 months of aging in 300 liter American oak casks. ...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 The special wines in this line are labeled with “Los Losares” being by far the most prominent wording on the front label, indicating usage...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 The Verdejo variety is most famously vinified in Rueda, but plots are also located in other regions, as demonstrated by this wine.  The grapes...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 This is meaty, oaky, unapologetically traditional Ribera del Duero made entirely from Tempranillo, and those who love wines in the style made famous in...
Michael Franz
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April 19, 2022
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 This is a delicious wine in a contemporary style that shows relatively light oak (aged for 12 months in wood) and released young to...
Michael Apstein
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April 19, 2022
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 The Massoud family, who own Paumanok Vineyards on Long Island’s North Fork, recently acquired neighboring Palmer Vineyards, which means that the very talented Kareem...
Michael Apstein
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April 19, 2022
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 New York is the country’s third leading state (behind California and Washington) in terms of wine production.  The North Fork of Long Island is...
Michael Apstein
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April 19, 2022
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 This is another stunning example of Eleni and Edouard Vocoret’s talents.  Like their Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot, their Les Pargues hits above its...