Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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January 11, 2022
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 There us Vermentino, then there is Lunae Black Label Vermentino.  I’ve always loved this wine and the 2020 is no exception.  It has everything:...
Rich Cook
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January 11, 2022
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 A classic Napa Valley profile of blackberry, cassis, soft dried herbs get gentle handling that allows the fruit to shine in forward fashion.  Supple...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 11, 2022
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 This Merlot is made from grapes grown in the Napa Valley sub-regions of Carneros, Oak Knoll, Calistoga and Yountville.  It displays a dark ruby...
Michael Apstein
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January 11, 2022
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 There is no better Italian sparkling wine producer than Ferrari.  Their entire line-up is Metodo Classico, that is, made with a secondary fermentation performed...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 4, 2022
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 A cooperative winery founded in 1959, Vinchio-Vaglio is named for two small towns in Piedmont’s Asti region.  The vineyards are perched on steep slopes...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 4, 2022
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 This generous red wine from Virginia is full of berry, plum and other dark fruit flavors.  Having been aged 15 months in 40% new...
Norm Roby
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January 4, 2022
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 A widely available wine, the recent vintage is now 100% Verdejo and organic.  If you are looking for a bargain wine that pairs well...
Norm Roby
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January 4, 2022
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 Recently developed as winter hardy by the University of Minnesota, Frontenac Gris is grown in this estate vineyard alongside Frontenac, a red hybrid that...
Norm Roby
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January 4, 2022
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 Marquette is the name of a red hybrid grown on their 15 acre vineyard by Cindy and Roger Grossman.  One of 8 hybrids they...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 4, 2022
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 This is a beautiful, seamless Shiraz with a dark ruby color and aromas of blackberries, blueberries and black cherries with hints of black olives...
Michael Franz
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January 4, 2022
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 Pinot Grigio that costs $25 but then tastes like it is worth significantly more money is, quite frankly, inconceivable to most wine consumers.  They...
Michael Franz
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January 4, 2022
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 This wine has been a personal favorite going back to at least the 2006 vintage, and the 2017 release continues a proud tradition.  A...