Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Norm Roby
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February 22, 2022
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 Now in the hands of the third generation, Lava Cap draws from its 80 acre vineyard situated at one of the highest elevations in...
Norm Roby
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February 22, 2022
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 Widely planted throughout the Languedoc and quite prominent in the wines of Corbieres, Carignane is a prolific grape whose wines tend to be, in...
Norm Roby
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February 22, 2022
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 Miraflores Winery was founded in 1998 by Dr.Victor Alvarez and produced its first wines in 2003.  After initially planting Syrah and Zinfandel, the owner...
Miranda Franco
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February 22, 2022
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 Thomas T. Thomas is something of a Renaissance man.  He hails from my hometown of Toledo, Ohio, and studied music at the University of...
Miranda Franco
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February 22, 2022
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 If you are a fan of elegant yet powerful reds, seek out Toro.  Toro is located in the Castilla y León region of central...
Miranda Franco
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February 22, 2022
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 Robin Lail, founder, and owner of Lail Vineyards, has deep roots in the Napa Valley as her great-granduncle founded Inglenook Vineyards.  She launched Lail...
Marguerite Thomas
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February 22, 2022
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 Among this northern California Pinot’s attributes are lush aromas and plentiful flavors — but the wine is not at all heavy or overbearing.  Its...
Miranda Franco
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February 15, 2022
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 Bodegas Alto Moncayo was founded in 2002 with the aim of turning it into a world reference for Garnacha wines of the highest quality,...
Miranda Franco
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February 15, 2022
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 The Manousakis Winery cultivates grapes of the Rhône varieties, like this Nostos blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.  The Grenache contributes raspberry, strawberry, and...
Rich Cook
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February 15, 2022
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  Here’s a solid representative of GSM style — or SGM in this particular case — with Aussie flair.  Black fruit, tar, pepper and...
Rich Cook
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February 15, 2022
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 Full throttle blueberry pie aromas get your attention right up front on the nose, with mild meaty and peppery notes joining in.  The palate...
Rich Cook
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February 15, 2022
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 Bright menthol over rich berry fruit open the proceedings here, leaving no doubt that you are now Down Under.  It’s quite approachable now with...