Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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August 6, 2019
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 With that lovely Riesling trick of being at the same time both sweet and savory, this wine pleases immensely with its notes of citrus...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2019
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 Lingua Franca is one of ever-increasing numbers of Oregon wineries that have a French connection.  In this case, Larry Stone, Master Sommelier and wine...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2019
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 John and Linda Carter, both successful in their respective careers — he in business and she in music — had the good sense to...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2019
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 The Drouhin family, one of Burgundy’s star producers, made history when they bought land in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and started Domaine Drouhin Oregon there...
Michael Franz
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August 6, 2019
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 Moderate in density but nearly overwhelming in complexity and expressiveness, this is the best vintage of this wine that I’ve ever tasted.  Floral, fruity...
Michael Franz
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August 6, 2019
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 Although I was disappointed by the performance of Delas’ “Seigneur di Maugiron” bottling of Côte-Rôtie from 2016, this top-of-the-line La Landonne bottling is fabulous. ...
Michael Franz
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August 6, 2019
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 Some of what follows about this wine is speculative, but please bear with me, as the wine is so good that a measure of...
Rich Cook
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August 6, 2019
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 A fine example of a full malolactic fermentation Chardonnay that maintains racy acidity amidst the weight that the process provides.  It’s a big wine,...
Rich Cook
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August 6, 2019
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 Another nouveau styled offering from Breaking Bread Winery for use as an introduction to red wine for your white and pink wine only friends. ...
Rich Cook
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August 6, 2019
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 This wine is only separated from the rest of the vineyard lots in exceptional vintages, and the bottle shows the declaration to have been...
Rich Cook
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August 6, 2019
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 Morgan Winery rings the value bell again with this tasty blend of Grenache and Syrah, with a dash Tempranillo added for aromatic lift.  It’s...
Jessica Dupuy
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July 30, 2019
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 Ripe, radiantly red notes of cherry and pomegranate, this wine is fruity and finessed with red floral notes and a light structure that begs...