Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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November 9, 2021
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 Jordan, a leader in California Cabernet, continues to do what it does best — making graceful and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.  As usual, their 2017...
Rich Cook
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November 9, 2021
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 The top end X2 bottling from Paraduxx is always a mind bender, and this vintage keeps the string going with bright red and black...
Rich Cook
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November 2, 2021
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 Wow – once again, it’s hard to believe that this wine is the second wine in the portfolio after the estate flagship.  Its classic...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 2, 2021
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 Everything about this Sauvignon Blanc is a delight, from the charming crow (the “wise guy”) on the label, to the bright, flavorful wine in...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 2, 2021
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 This Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State is nicely balanced and full-flavored, with red and black fruits and a touch of earthiness.  The wine is...
Rebecca Murphy
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November 2, 2021
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 The Chappellet family is known for their Pritchard Hill big reds, but they are also making wines from grape growers from different areas with...
Miranda Franco
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November 2, 2021
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 Guimaro (meaning “rebel” in Gallego, the regional language of Galicia) is an apt name for this wine from 40-year-old Mencía vines in Ribeira Sacra. ...
Miranda Franco
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November 2, 2021
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 This young Grenache blend opens with an alluring combination of bright raspberry, herbal tea, and cedar aromas.  The palate is plush with a medium...
Miranda Franco
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November 2, 2021
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 Michael Havens, creator of Havens Wine Cellars, which he founded and ran from 1984 to 2008, created the Cave Dog label in 2014 to...
Wayne Belding
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November 2, 2021
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 The 2017 45 North Winemaker’s Reserve Riesling is a lovely dry Riesling that will impress you with its purity of fruit and racy appeal. ...
Wayne Belding
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November 2, 2021
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 Fine Chenin Blancs from South Africa should be on every white wine lover’s shopping list.  The 2020 Badenhorst “Secateurs” Chenin Blanc is consistently among...
Norm Roby
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November 2, 2021
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 No, that’s not a typo.  Sauvignon Gris is rare in New Zealand but is scattered around Bordeaux, primarily in Entre Deux Mers.  It usually...