Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Miranda Franco
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September 14, 2021
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 Fratelli Barale’s history dates back to 1870, and the current owner is the great-grandson of the founder.  Sergio Barale and daughters Eleonora and Gloria...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 Sauvignon Musqué takes the lead in this bottling, and it adds a ripe pineapple aroma and flavor to Sauvignon Blanc’s typical profile in this...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 Sauvignon Blanc can be highly complex, and expert blending of different lots can make for a wine with depth and richness.  The nose is...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 Turnbull’s “Josephine” Sauvignon Blanc is definitely worth a splurge when you want regional character instead of whatever the latest style trend might be.  This...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc from Ardus is a completely different wine than the previous vintage, but also quite delicious in its own right.  Melon,...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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If I poured you this wine blind and asked you to tell me where it was from, I imagine Arizona wouldn’t be the first...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 The folks at Aridus are making some strides with their high elevation vineyard management as evidenced by this tasty Graciano.  If you are a...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 This Malbec is sourced from high elevation vineyards near Dening, New Mexico.  It shows good fruit concentration, a savory pepper note and proper grip...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 One of the things I look for in wines from a newer region that are labeled as a single variety is that they can...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 Strawberry, cherry and rhubarb pie aromas are quite attractive at the rim of this glass, and the palate delivers on the promise, with a...
Rich Cook
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September 14, 2021
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 Here is yet another winner from Emeritus’ estate vineyards.  Their Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir leads with tart cherry and cranberry fruit, cinnamon and soft...
Michael Apstein
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September 14, 2021
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 Despite its northern location and frigid winters, the Finger Lakes region of New York State is well suited for Riesling and other European grape...