Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rebecca Murphy
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October 26, 2021
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 Jeân Bârth planted vines in the Entre du Mer region of Bordeaux in 1789.  For seven generations the property was passed from father to...
Miranda Franco
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October 26, 2021
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 Monte Xanic has grown into one of the largest wineries in Mexico.  It is located on the northern edge of the Valle de Guadalupe...
Miranda Franco
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October 26, 2021
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  This bottle is velvety smooth and full of red plum, currant, and cranberry that leads into a lovely, easy-going Malbec.  The medium-bodied palate...
Marguerite Thomas
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October 26, 2021
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 A sophisticated yet easily approachable Chardonnay, Winderlea’s 2017 vintage offers superbly balanced flavors including stone fruits, citrus fruits and juice, and a suggestion of...
Wayne Belding
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October 26, 2021
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 The appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé lead the litany of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blancs, but Sauvignon is grown successfully in other Loire sites as...
Marguerite Thomas
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October 26, 2021
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 A beautiful white wine from Italy’s mountainous Alto Adige, this Pinot Grigio is at the same time fresh and richly flavored, with buoyant acidity...
Michael Apstein
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October 26, 2021
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 I was unfamiliar with this producer until samples arrived on my doorstep.  Now, with this Nero d’Avola and their equally impressive Etna Rosso, Vivera...
Rich Cook
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October 26, 2021
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 Henry’s Keep is a tribute to Henry Brandlin, who in 1926 was the first to plant grapes on the family estate on Mount Veeder...
Rich Cook
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October 26, 2021
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 This bottling shows the lighter side of Klopp Ranch, which is probably best known as one of Merry Edwards’ go to sites for brooding,...
Rich Cook
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October 26, 2021
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 Made in a more opulent style than previous vintages, this Pinot Noir satisfies with cool climate acidity managing a weighty palate nicely.  Bold cherry...
Rich Cook
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October 26, 2021
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 Cattleya’s “Cuvee Number One” is a beautifully ripe Pinot Noir from winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave that maintains good structure and silky texture throughout.  Forward...
Rich Cook
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October 26, 2021
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 Though it’s not indicated on the label, this Riesling is sourced from a single vineyard. The Erratic Oaks vineyard site is well suited to...