Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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March 22, 2022
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 San Felice, a top Chianti Classico producer, also owns the Campogiovanni estate in Montalcino.  They produced a stunning Brunello in 2016.  The San Felice’s...
Miranda Franco
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March 22, 2022
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 Under the direction of Melissa Burr and Kate Payne-Brown, Stoller Family Estate offers an inviting and flavor-packed Estate Pinot Noir that showcases what Dundee...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 15, 2022
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 Tenute Silvio Nardi’s 2017 Brunello Di Montalcino is a deliciously funky Italian red wine with earthy-mushroomy aromas and flavors.  A subtle, floral underpinning is...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 15, 2022
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 Rich in both texture and flavor this Petit Verdot pleases the palate with its mixed berry flavors and appealing subtle floral notes.  While it...
Marguerite Thomas
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March 15, 2022
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 The Tuscan village of Montalcino tends to be hot, dry and rocky — which is just the way the vines like it if this...
Vince Simmon
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March 15, 2022
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 This wine punches above its price, featuring a floral nose and a creamy body with layers of kiwi and stone fruit.  The 70% Roussanne...
Vince Simmon
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March 15, 2022
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 Mark Ryan wines are known for their power and this Chardonnay is no exception.  I really enjoyed the expressive notes of lemon curd, vanilla...
Vince Simmon
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March 15, 2022
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 In Seattle it is common for urban Washington wineries to buy their fruit from eastern Washington before trekking it over the cascades to their...
Vince Simmon
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March 15, 2022
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 If a California Aglianico doesn’t grab your attention, it should.  Aglianico is a black grape from Campania Italy and is most known for producing...
Norm Roby
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March 15, 2022
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 Although Viu Manent’s higher end Carmenere named “Secreto” garners more critical attention, I like the way this Reserva comes across as ready to be...
Rich Cook
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March 15, 2022
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 This is gorgeous bubbly from Steve Rogstad’s team — maybe its best to date.  It melds apple and pear freshness with notes of nut...
Michael Apstein
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March 15, 2022
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 This wine is bottled summertime.  Spritz balances the healthy amount of residual sugar so it’s not cloying, just refreshing.  And all of 5.5 percent...