Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 I would have added a word to the proprietary name of this wine, as it would be more than apropos in this case.  “Rugged...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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 Europa Village’s C’est la Vie Late Harvest Chardonnay is a subtle, soft dessert wine that delivers spiced peach and apple aromas and flavors over...
Rich Cook
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February 1, 2022
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The Maple Vineyard is a dry-farmed site with a distinctive mix of vine age, from over 100 years old to much more recently planted...
Michael Franz
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February 1, 2022
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 They say that confession is good for the soul, so I should acknowledge up front that I am not generally a fan of Gewürztraminer,...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 25, 2022
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 This classy California Rosé sparkler delights the senses from the first inviting sniff to the flavorful finish.  Crisp, dry and filled with glorious sparkle,...
Norm Roby
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January 25, 2022
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 From its light yellow color to its strong finish, this is no lightweight, fruity Chenin.  It was barrel fermented in French oak and aged...
Norm Roby
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January 25, 2022
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 In 1997 Abacela became the first American winery to bottle a Tempranillo, and in the following vintage it began winning accolades and awards.  As...
Norm Roby
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January 25, 2022
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 The Girardin family has been in Burgundy since 1570, and most of its present day vineyards are located either within or close to Santenay...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 25, 2022
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 Canadian Cliff Lede established his eponymous sixty acre wine estate in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley in 2002.  The grapes for his...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 25, 2022
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  I have been a fan of Mount Veeder’s Cabernet Sauvignon for a long time, but it is also a long time since I...
Miranda Franco
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January 25, 2022
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 Winemaker and sommelier veteran Matt Ahern set out to make balanced, terroir-driven wines at superb prices, and he knocks it out of the park...
Miranda Franco
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January 25, 2022
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 This small, limited production winery, Genium Celler, in Priorat produces this lovely cuvee, a blend of 50% Garnacha, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, and 5%...