Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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April 5, 2022
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 Petite Sirah is notorious as a BIG red wine.  Carol Shelton’s 2018 Rockpile Reserve Petite Sirah lives up to the grape’s reputation.  Deeply colored,...
Rich Cook
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April 5, 2022
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 V. Sattui’s “entry level” Cabernet is always a value leader when it comes to Napa Valley, and it delivers yet again with this 2019. ...
Wayne Belding
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April 5, 2022
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 Reustle Grüner Veltliner is an exceptional wine year after year.  The Reustle family began producing Grüner in the US in 2005.  Grown in their...
Norm Roby
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March 29, 2022
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 The Cetto family was a pioneer and introduced many classic varieties to Baja which, in the early 1970s, included Chenin Blanc, along with Petite...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 29, 2022
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 This inviting white wine is fresh and vibrant, with hints of tropical fruits, a shot of citrus, and a spark of salinity on the...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 29, 2022
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 The Capezzana estate has been in the hands of the Conte Contini Bonacossi family over five generations (the ancient property was originally founded in...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 29, 2022
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 In addition to its range of high-end wines Domaine Bousquet, one of Argentina’s classiest estates, also offers a very likeable organic kosher Malbec called...
Vince Simmon
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March 29, 2022
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For family and friends seeking wine recommendations comparable to a California Red Blend, look no further.  This is a great, ready-to-drink Bordeaux for $20. ...
Vince Simmon
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March 29, 2022
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 Vinho Verdes are my preferred summer beach wine.  Their low alcohol, fresh flavors, and appropriateness for serving at cold temperatures makes them ideal crowd...
Vince Simmon
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March 29, 2022
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 Structure Cellars is a quintessential boutique Washington winery.   Brian Grasso has been not-so-quietly producing powerful wines in his tasting room / winery, a short...
Norm Roby
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March 29, 2022
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 From the bodega Martin Codex, this white is made from the Godello variety which is native to Galicia.  The vineyard is located in the...
Rebecca Murphy
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March 29, 2022
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 Winemaker Andrew Wilson learned from some of Washington State’s best, including Marie-Eve Gilla of Forgeron Cellars and her husband, Gilles Nicault at Long Shadows. ...