Wine Reviews
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There is significant structure to this wine, and it serves the overall package well. It leans into its pomegranate and black cherry fruit, with...
Dutton-Goldfield’s “Deviate” Pinot Noir is long on bright fruit, pushing from cherry into raspberry, with lively fall spice and bright acidity. The oak...
Made with organically grown grapes, this is a hearty and well-balanced blend of Cabernet Franc (31%), Syrah (26%) and Carmenere (22%), with the balance...
This robust blend of mostly Syrah (42%) and Carmenere (39%) works beautifully. For those who are interested in things like this, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha,...
Dutton-Goldfield’s 2018 Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir is a taut, bright, acid-driven wine with a fair amount of oak spice and toast, but it’s...
Chiroubles generally strikes a delicate style among the cru wines of Beaujolais, and that make it delightful in warm weather. The aromas and flavors...
This wine shows real Carneros minerality, with the crushed stone vibe holding the ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit in tension nicely. There’s a...
Wild red cherry — that’s always a trigger for me in Argyle’s Pinot Noir wines — here mixed with fresh herbs such as mint...
With 13% Cabernet Franc, this Merlot made from Seven Hills and the estate vineyard is a perfect example of what Walla Walla offers. It...
A vintage that was warm in July and threatened by smoke, 2018 turned out to be fine thanks to the ultra-long growing season that...
Northstar’s first vintage was in 1994 and the state-of-the-art winery was built in 2002. In its earliest years, Northstar was guided by California’s well-known...
A little under 200 cases of this were made, and the fruit was sourced from Stoney Vine Vineyard located south of Walla Walla with...