Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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May 21, 2019
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 This is the flagship wine from the Komes-Garvey family that owns Flora Springs.  It was among the first proprietary Bordeaux-style blends produced in the...
Michael Franz
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May 21, 2019
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 Several different wineries trade under the family name of Oddero, so it is worth a little extra effort to assure that you’ve got the...
Robert Whitley
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May 21, 2019
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 Ultra-smooth is how I would describe this latest Napa Valley Cabernet from Flora Springs.  Richly layered, with impressive depth and complexity, it exhibits ripe...
Michael Apstein
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May 21, 2019
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 Kim Crawford’s Sauvignon Blanc moderates its cutting nature with riper fruitier notes.  It’s a softer, gentler expression of New Zealand’s signature wine, which is...
Michael Franz
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May 21, 2019
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 Pecchenino is less well known for Barolo than for producing superb, high-value Dolcetto from the Dogliani appellation that’s located just south of the Barolo...
Michael Franz
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May 21, 2019
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 This is simply the best wine I can ever recall tasting from this producer, who will now remain in a prominent place on my...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 21, 2019
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 Succulent and lip-smacking, this robust Rhône charmer delivers a burst of fruit and spice to the palate, plus a long and firm finish.  The...
Michael Franz
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May 21, 2019
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 It is a pleasure to see this great little estate back at the top of its game, turning out a wine at the same...
Michael Franz
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May 21, 2019
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 Bussia is a famous but rather unreliable cru, simply because it is huge in extent and, consequently, home to many sites and producers of...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 21, 2019
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 Darkly pigmented, with intense aromas and concentrated berry flavors plus a little spice, balanced acidity and fine tannins, this is a big yet elegant...
Robert Whitley
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May 21, 2019
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 Looking for a solid but expensive Pinot Noir for the summer barbecue season?  The Talbott Kali Hart is an entry level gem that delivers...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 21, 2019
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 There is plenty of pineapple, ripe pear and other fruit in Eberle’s 2017 Chardonnay, but rather than dominating the wine’s overall taste profile the...