Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rebecca Murphy
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December 21, 2021
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 This amiable wine from the Republic of Georgia is meant to be a crowd pleaser.  It has a deep, dark ruby color and spicy...
Rebecca Murphy
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December 21, 2021
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 It was only last year about this time that I learned about an Italian grape called Timorasso and tasted it for the first time. ...
Michael Franz
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December 21, 2021
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 It won’t be easy to get consumers in the USA to pony up $22 for Pinot Grigio, for the simple reason that expectations have...
Michael Franz
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December 21, 2021
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 Collio remains relatively little-known in many parts of the world, but this small region tucked in next to Slovenia in the northeastern corner of...
Rich Cook
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December 21, 2021
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 A powerful Rosé that’s still coming together.  There is a little oak influence here that works well in a bone-dry style that has its...
Rich Cook
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December 21, 2021
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 A recent trip to Oregon uncovered a treasure trove of more than just Pinot Noir, and I’m thrilled to recommend this new discovery with...
Rich Cook
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December 21, 2021
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 Here is a classically styled Brut Rosé, pale salmon color, with great freshness, elegant strawberry and gentle but persistent lemon zest that lingers without...
Rich Cook
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December 21, 2021
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 Full disclosure —  I’m generally not a fan of Lambrusco, or fizzy red wine of any kind for that matter.  This wine is changing...
Rich Cook
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December 21, 2021
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 The label on this fresh Pet-Nat calls it “frizzantino baldanzoso,” or bold bubbly, and it delivers on the promise with a yeasty, fresh presentation. ...
Michael Franz
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December 21, 2021
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 This is a delicious, downright exciting take on Ribolla Gialla, a variety that is almost certainly indigenous to Collio and adjacent Slovenia.  It excels...
Rich Cook
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December 21, 2021
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 With each vintage, this bottling delivers solid Merlot character at a value price that will have it taking award after award.  It gets my...
Rich Cook
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May 11, 2021
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 There is a long line of excellent wines under this reserve designation.  I’ve had the pleasure of tasting some of them with fifteen years...