Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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April 6, 2021
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 This is an intriguing wine with enthralling flavor, depth, and richness from the unique and obscure Nascetta grape.  Nascetta is a native Piedmontese variety...
Rich Cook
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October 5, 2021
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 A perennial competition award winner, this Vin Santo styled dessert wine s a blend of Muscat Ottonel and Vidal Blanc.  This vintage is brighter...
Marguerite Thomas
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September 28, 2021
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 Nielson’s 2018 Pinot Noir is rich, elegant and full flavored.  Floral, earthy and berry-like elements dominate the aroma, while the palate offers suggestions of...
Norm Roby
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September 28, 2021
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 With tasting rooms in Woodinville and Walla Walla, the Mark Ryan Family has developed a strong following and sells many wines direct.  Lu &...
Norm Roby
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September 28, 2021
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 Widely available, K Vintners’ wines are part of the Charles Smith lineup which includes the popular Substance brand.  “K” began with a single vineyard...
Norm Roby
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September 28, 2021
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 The Naches Heights AVA was approved in 2012, and the winery of the same name is owned by Phil Cline.  He was the first...
Rebecca Murphy
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September 28, 2021
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 This eminently drinkable wine from the Canary Islands is a traditional Island blend starting with 85 percent Listan Negro, indigenous to the Canary Islands. ...
Miranda Franco
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September 28, 2021
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 La Sirena is a small production Napa Valley project from Heidi Barrett.  Barrett achieved fame for crafting some of the country’s most sought-after wines...
Rich Cook
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October 5, 2021
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 Washington Malbec can seem sedate compared to its international cousins, but that’s not the case in this jazzy bottling.  Bold notes recalling black and...
Miranda Franco
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September 28, 2021
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 Founded in 1999, Corliss Estates has been met with critical acclaim since its first release.  Their 2015 Columbia Valley Syrah is captivatingly delicious with...
Miranda Franco
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September 28, 2021
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 Barbaresco is Piedmont’s other great Nebbiolo and can at times be superior to Barolo, especially in price, as evidenced by Marchesi di Barolo’s Barbaresco. ...
Wayne Belding
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September 28, 2021
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 Vermentino is a relatively obscure, but deliciously aromatic and flavorful grape variety that yields especially fine wines on the island of Sardinia.  The grapes...