Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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As fresh as a whiff of blossom-scented mountain air, this bright wine charms the senses with its delicate nuances of pink grapefruit and juicy...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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 The aromatic introduction to this appealing Viognier is both citrusy and floral.  The wine’s texture shows some of Viognier’s classic weight and viscosity as...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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 Deep color and rich, dense concentration of flavor are notable features in this big red wine.  Hints of eucalyptus and sage in the aroma,...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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 This Merlot from the Pacific Northwest is loaded with ripe blueberry flavors.  Nicely structured, the wine offers hints of spice and chocolate, and aromatic...
Marguerite Thomas
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June 25, 2019
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 This appetizing blend of Grenache and Syrah has fully developed aromas and flavors suggesting red fruits such as cherries lightly seasoned with licorice and...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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 They say confession is good for the soul, so here goes:  I’m guilty of thinking that Rosso di Montalcino is both over-rated and over-priced,...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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 Nuanced and elegant, this is such a refined Barolo that it seems almost uncanny in relation to the character of the big wines of...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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 Although this is an indisputably delicious bottle of wine that nobody could fail to enjoy, it is still recommended for open-minded consumers.  The reason...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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 There’s no need to yell.  I can hear you loud and clear: “92 Points for Bourgogne Blanc?”  Damned straight…93 points, and if I’m off,...
Michael Franz
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June 25, 2019
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 This famous Rioja bodega has been turning out excellent Albariño under this proprietary label for several years now, and the 2017 is certainly no...
Robert Whitley
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June 25, 2019
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 Showing dense layers of blackberry and black currant fruit with a touch of oak vanillin and anise, this is another Cabernet Sauvignon gem from...
Robert Whitley
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June 25, 2019
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 Rodney Strong has always represented value, consistently producing wines that punch above their weight, and the 2016 Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir is...