Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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May 7, 2019
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 With its lush and mouth-filling dark fruit flavors, this densely textured wine has a great deal of charm.  Among its attractions are adroitly placed...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 7, 2019
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 Everything about this wine is easygoing, from the reasonable price and simple twist-off screw cap all the way to the soft tannins on the...
Wayne Belding
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May 7, 2019
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 Nigl is noted for exceptional quality Grüner Veltliners.  Their 2018 Freiheit bottling is juicy, fresh and bursting with aromas of lemon, lime and green...
Rich Cook
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May 7, 2019
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 Winemaker Cary Gott kicks it up a notch with this third iteration of AUDAX, and I’ll kick up the score a notch to reflect...
Jessica Dupuy
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May 7, 2019
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 Not exactly a variety we’re used to seeing from California, this wine shows the playful nature of winemaker David Ramey, who clearly believes in...
Michael Apstein
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May 7, 2019
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  With the sky-high prices of wines from the Côte d’Or, consumers who love the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based wines from Burgundy must look...
Michael Apstein
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May 7, 2019
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 The vineyards of Blagny, a hamlet located high on the slope in Puligny-Montrachet, spread over both that village and the village of Meursault.  So,...
Rich Cook
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May 7, 2019
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 If this isn’t already on the by the glass list at your favorite wine bar, someone there isn’t paying attention.  It delivers full throttle...
Jessica Dupuy
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May 7, 2019
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  From one of the oldest winemaking estates in Montalcino dating back to the 16th century, this Toscana Rosso is a robust, yet elegant...
Jessica Dupuy
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May 7, 2019
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 A benchmark producer for the Soave DOC, Pieropan has earned its legacy status simply by consistently making beautiful wines.  This particular vintage rates as...
Michael Franz
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April 30, 2019
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 There’s plenty of ripeness in this wine, but the overall impression is one of precision in last-minute restraint:  The fruit for this beauty was...
Rich Cook
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April 30, 2019
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 A classic Napa Valley style is on display here, with old school structure and weight and no hints of overripe fruit thanks to a...