Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2024
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 If the abbreviation “GST” is new to you, you’re not alone, as this is the first time I’ve seen it too.  It is short...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2024
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 Some of Rioja’s larger producers enjoy economies of scale for growing, winemaking, and barrel aging that enable them to produce excellent wines that reach...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2024
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 This bears no resemblance at all to traditional Rioja, but if you know Spanish wines and the big, concentrated, intense renditions produced in Toro...
Wayne Belding
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June 25, 2024
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 The Fontanafredda estate was established in 1858 and is the largest in the Barolo appellation with over 210 acres of vineyard.  They were the...
Wayne Belding
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June 25, 2024
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 Vigneti Le Monde makes a range of fine white and red wines, including this lovely rendition of Pinot Bianco.   Their 2022 bottling is an...
Wayne Belding
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June 25, 2024
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 While the Nebbiolo grape remains the “king” of Piedmont wines, wine lovers should not overlook the exemplary character of fine Piemontese Barberas.  The Pico...
Wayne Belding
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June 25, 2024
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 There is more to Austrian wines than just Grüner Veltliner.  The red and rosê wines from native grapes like Zweigelt are often overlooked.  The...
Rich Cook
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June 25, 2024
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 This line continues to represent amazing value, each of its three bottlings defying gravity year after year, and the price has remained unchanged through...
Rebecca Murphy
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June 25, 2024
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 The 2020 vintage was very challenging with too much rain and humidity in spring, followed by a very hot and dry summer, resulting in...
Roger Morris
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June 25, 2024
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 The area around Hammonton, New Jersey – normally known for its blueberry crops – has been building up a coterie of good wineries, White...
Roger Morris
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June 25, 2024
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 Viognier is not a variety normally seen in Napa Valley – although there are terroirs there that could certainly do the grape justice –...
Roger Morris
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June 25, 2024
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 My experience is limited, but I have been impressive over the years when I have tasted Lebanese wines – mainly the reds of Chateau...