Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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January 18, 2022
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 Here is a lusty Merlot for fans of oak spice.  That said, it’s not overdone in any way, and the fruit is not only...
Rich Cook
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January 18, 2022
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 You will think you are drinking at a much higher tier when you sample this Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend.  A supple grip carries...
Michael Apstein
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January 18, 2022
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 Benjamin Leroux is a small négociant who shows that, with all the fuss about growers, négociant is not a bad word.  I tasted an...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 18, 2022
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 Chateau Ste. Michelle winemaker Brian Mackey described this vintage as having had “magical” conditions.  Fifty-five percent of the grapes come from Dineen Vineyards, which...
Rich Cook
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January 18, 2022
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 I continue to be impressed with this label and what it can deliver for such a modest price.  I can taste the provenance without...
Michael Apstein
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January 18, 2022
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 In a word, wow!  Airy and mineraly, this Meursault has an underlying richness.  All its glory is amplified by leaving the bottle re-corked in...
Michael Apstein
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January 18, 2022
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 The hamlet of Blagny sits high on the slope within the limits of Meursault and adjacent to Puligny-Montrachet.  Red wines from this terroir carry...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 18, 2022
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 This bright and energetic dark ruby red wine offers a smooth texture, soft tannins and bright fruit flavors.  The grapes, which were grown in...
Miranda Franco
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January 18, 2022
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 Santa Barbara produces some excellent varietal Grenache that highlights the purity of the grape.  The 2020 Margerum Grenache is no exception.  It is a...
Michael Apstein
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January 18, 2022
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 France meets Italy. Yes, Italy’s Aosta Valley borders France, but it is still a part of Italy.  So, why is the appellation for this...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 18, 2022
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 Bold and richly textured, this beautiful Pinot Noir rewards the palate with hints of rich cherry flavor along with earthiness, subtle spice, and a...
Miranda Franco
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January 18, 2022
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 Weingut Knoll is one of the top producers in Austria’s picturesque Wachau region.  The Wachau is a UNESCO cultural landscape with a 2,000-year heritage...