Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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February 1, 2022
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 This juicy field blend is a small production wine from up-and-coming winemaker Patrick Quigley.  Only two barrels were produced from a heritage field blend...
Miranda Franco
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February 1, 2022
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 The 2019 Hisenda Miret Garnatxa (Garnacha is also known as Garnatxa in Catalan) from Penedès is ethereally perfumed with aromas of violets, raspberries, and...
Michael Franz
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February 1, 2022
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 When this wine is on its game, it is a qualitative comparison threat to anything made anywhere, and in the 50th Anniversary of this...
Michael Franz
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February 1, 2022
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 Among the best wines I’ve tasted from Livermore Valley in recent years, this is big-time Cabernet that merits its price tag and will likely...
Michael Franz
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February 1, 2022
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 It isn’t easy crafting a wine in the USA that can match the delightful Moscato d’Asti wines from Piedmont, but Jeff Runquist has the...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 Here’s a not seen every day blend that shows owner winemaker Adam LaZarre’s skill at bringing harmonious nuance out of unexpected partners.  Each variety...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 This carefully constructed Pinot Noir shows great complexity of aroma and flavor, with linear translation of the nose elements on the palate.  Cheery, strawberry,...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 Winemaker Sierra Zeiter has moved on from Oak Farm, but she definitely left her mark there with wines like this supple Malbec.  The contrast...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 The Sierra zone might not be the first place you go looking for Malbec, but it makes sense that elevations similar to Mendoza could...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 I have tasted this wine a few times over the past several months and thought it needed a little time in the bottle to...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 This wine is always a favorite in blind judgings.  As Petite Sirah goes, this is not at all clunky or overwrought – it’s balanced...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 The Heath Vineyards brand is part of the Grape Creek portfolio in Texas, but it reaches into California’s Central Coast for this exceptional Cabernet. ...