Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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December 7, 2021
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 The 2019 Kobayashi Cabernet Franc comes from Travis Allen and is aged in Japanese Mizunara Oak.  Allow some time in the decanter for this...
Miranda Franco
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December 7, 2021
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 This fresh-style Ribera del Duero "Picaro" (pícaro means rogue) from winemaker to watch Jorge Monzón is dominated by Tempranillo but also contains a splash...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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If round, rich and zesty sound like attractive characteristics to you, you will enjoy this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.  It’s long and all of...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 Fresh cut white peach kicks off the aroma profile in this richly textured wine, where the peach is joined by notes of quince, grass...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 This wine is made in a damp earth driven style, with scent notes of fresh turned field alongside black cherry and red plum fruit...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 If you want to know what wine writers mean when they use “cherry cola” as a descriptor, this is the perfect demonstration bottling.  The...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 Coastal acidity is the calling card up front in this glass, and it turns to a rich texture in the midpalate where black cherry,...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 Brice Cutrer-Jones’ team brings us this true exemplar of cool climate Pinot Noir from just off the western edge of Russian River Valley AVA. ...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 If you are a true Pinot Noir lover, a likely reason is the spectrum of expression possibilities, often tied to the locale from which...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 Black cherry and sweet oak aromas kick things off, and a viscous midpalate carries through in like fashion.  At this point, you may be...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 Wow – this is a nice value in a Brunello, with great tart cherry fruit, bay leaf, sage, and rich wood tones that enhance...
Rich Cook
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December 7, 2021
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 Full throttle black cherry fruit is currently tucked in behind oak and tannin structure.  That said, a return to the bottle after a couple...