Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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July 30, 2019
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 Though Ferraud’s wines have been in the U.S. market in the past, they currently have no importer, which is a shame because they consistently...
Jessica Dupuy
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July 30, 2019
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  Another example of how Rhône varieties excel in the warm Texas climate, this wine is a well-executed blend offering notes of smoky charcuterie,...
Jessica Dupuy
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July 30, 2019
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 A rising star grape variety for Texas, this white Rhône grape has found a happy home in the Texas High Plains.  Elegant and lemony,...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 I was a big fan of the 2016 iteration of this wine, and the 2017 falls right in line with quality.  It’s mainly Syrah,...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 It’s my pleasure to highly recommend a first release wine from Minus Tide, a new player in California’s Mendocino County.  Three friends that met...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 A unique domestic wine, made in the style of Bordeaux’s great white wines (It’s 66% Semillon, 18% Sauvignon and 16% Muscadelle).  While it’s a...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 This is a big boy, and a fitting tribute to fathers that inspired and guided sons to be strong and go after dreams.  Owners...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 Another great Cabernet Sauvignon from the western white house. That may sound funny, but what you may not know is that this is the...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 Winemaker Chris Eberle balances rich ripe eastside Zinfandel with a couple of westside sources, Cocavin Vineyard (Adelaida District) and Sauret Vineyard (San Miguel District). ...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 A blend of Syrah and Sangiovese, this wine satisfies with a layered bouquet of blueberry, cherry and dried herbs that translates well on the...
Rich Cook
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July 30, 2019
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 An earth-tone driven Mourvedre, with a pretty mix of damp and dry elements leading a layered procession that includes deep red fruit and soft...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 30, 2019
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 Made from Pinot Noir (80%) and Chardonnay (20%), this superb sparkling wine is bound to please any true lover of excellent sparkling wine.  Graceful...