Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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July 16, 2024
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 The 2021 Golden Slopes, crafted by Adi Badenhorst — a pivotal figure in the “Swartland Revolution” and a driving force behind the region’s development...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 This is a horse of a different color that can get you beyond the nonsense about light color making for the best Rosés.  It’s...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 Here is a Rosé that is on the delicate side of the spectrum aromatically, with floral and soft strawberry and citrus scents.  All of...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 The world of Tannat possibilities is opening wide.  There are some great examples – both red and pink – coming out of Uruguay that...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 I continue to believe, with thanks to this wine in particular, that Chardonnay is the best thing that MacRostie produces – and they produce...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 Wow!  This is the goods and then some.  Its clonal mix would lead you to expect something great, and this does not disappoint.  Notes...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 A fresh, fruit-forward nose will entice everyone, and then palate complexity will win over the anti-Syrah snobs in your party with ease.  There is...
Rich Cook
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July 16, 2024
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 Part of Pinot Noir’s charm lies in its ability to bring non-fruit aromas and flavors to life in a way that will have you...
Michael Apstein
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July 16, 2024
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 The appellation, Bourgogne Aligoté, is an anomaly in Bourgogne, the epicenter of terroir-based viticulture, because it is named for the grape, not the site. ...
Michael Apstein
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July 16, 2024
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 For hockey aficionados, this wine is a hat trick:  Great producer, great vintage, great price.  For non-hockey fans, just buy this wine.  Some of...
Michael Apstein
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July 16, 2024
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 The Rhône Valley provides a treasure trove of reasonably priced reds and whites, especially from the appellations with a lesser pedigree compared to the...
Michael Apstein
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July 16, 2024
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 I would like to know more about Crosby Roamann, a Napa Valley winery I am unfamiliar with, because this wine is stunning.  Sadly, I...