Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Vince Simmon
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September 24, 2024
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Grignolino is an ancient varietal with records dating back to 1249. Castello di Neive is relatively younger but has been making wine for over...
Vince Simmon
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September 24, 2024
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Established in 1995, Verduno Pelaverga is a relatively new DOC. Located within the Barolo’s Verduno district, its wines are made from Pelaverga, a large-berried...
Roger Morris
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September 24, 2024
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Gradually this premium producer from Sicily’s west end has broadened its offerings to include other parts of the island. This Carricante-based white is very...
Rebecca Murphy
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September 24, 2024
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A gentle pressing of perfectly ripe, Sicily-native Grillo grapes, cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel tank for freshness, and four months of lees contact...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2024
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With their N’Antia, Badia di Morrona shows how well Bordeaux varieties do in Tuscany outside of Bolgheri. With VignaAlta, they show that Sangiovese reigns...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2024
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I was unfamiliar with the Pisa-based producer, Badia di Morrona until their Italian public relations firm sent me samples. After tasting a trio of...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2024
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With N’Antia, Badia di Morrona shows that a Bordeaux blend can be successful outside of Bolgheri. Bright and floral, N’Antia conveys the same striking...
Rebecca Murphy
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September 24, 2024
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When I first tasted this 2017 Amarone I was a bit surprised at its freshness, infused with flavors of plum and dried black cherry...
Wayne Belding
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September 24, 2024
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Most Vinho Verde wines we see in the US are light-bodied, simple and refreshing whites. The Portal da Calçada Vinho Verde is much more...
Wayne Belding
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September 24, 2024
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The 2023 Ken Forrester Old-Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc is a new release of this delicious South African Chenin. The Forrester wine farm has winegrowing...
Miranda Franco
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September 24, 2024
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The 2022 Ultreia La Claudina is a fresh, bright, textured Godello from the celebrated Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez. It is fermented in open-top fermenters...
Rich Cook
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September 24, 2024
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There has been fruit for sale in the Napa Valley of late, which means that there are labels that will pop up and proudly...