Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Norm Roby
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April 5, 2022
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 An old family run estate dating back to the 1860s, Panigon now has 60 acres under vine.  Since 2006 the ancient property has been...
Rebecca Murphy
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April 5, 2022
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 Antinori’s  Castello della Sala wine estate vineyards are planted 1,325 feet above sea-level, offering cool growing conditions for Pinot Noir.  This lovely, aromatic wine...
Roger Morris
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April 5, 2022
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 Buying a wine with a hefty price tag is a transaction that needs to be justified only by the buyer, and wine writers should...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 This Pinot Noir shows off the style that was adapted by many producers in the mid 2000s – a fleshy, ripe fruit driven model...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 This is an interesting take on America’s most beloved grape – it’s quite oak forward, and it has a little residual sugar that serves...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 It’s not just Napa Valley that delivered the goods in 2018.  This beautiful Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows the red fruit character that I...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 There’s a fair amount of oak influence in this Cabernet, but the fruit handles it well.  The blackberry and cassis ride right alongside the...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 Bold foothills style is on full display in this estate selection Zinfandel, with what I like to call razzleberry character – spicy, peppery and...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 A wine labeled “Red Blend” should deliver one thing above all else, and that one thing is deliciousness.  It’s here in this "kitchen sink"...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 Here is another solid offering from Oak Farm Vineyards – one built for near term enjoyment.  Pulsing pepper on the palate plays well against...
Michael Franz
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April 5, 2022
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 This is a serious rendition of Mencía from Bierzo sourced from 50-60 year-old vines that shows the spicy, toasty, tannic effects of 10 months...
Michael Franz
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April 5, 2022
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 If the Mencía grape variety is new to you, you’ll need to change that, and this wine provides an excellent place to start.  The...