Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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April 23, 2019
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 This succulent, medium-bodied wine is smooth and plump as it hits the palate and slides deliciously across the taste buds.  The oak is mercifully...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 From the estate vineyard known for its heart shaped knoll of oak trees in the middle, located in the southeastern corner of Willow Creek...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 Cool climate Sauvignon Blanc, with great acidity and aromatics, both brought into an elegant expression with a small amount of oak and barrel fermentation...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 An energetic blend that’ll make you wonder what all the fuss about Cabernet Sauvignon is for.  Clearly built to be a layered wine that...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 An absolute delight in a Mourvedre-dominant Rhône style blend that balances ripe fruit and meaty character on a fine line where the tension between...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 You may be aware of my fandom for all things Anderson Valley — there’s just so much to like coming from there vintage after...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 The winery’s biggest production Pinot Noir at 300 cases, and a blend of the four clones in the vineyard — 777, 114, 115 and...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 Well-made Syrah from winemaker Lisa Strid, who has embraced the high desert’s possibilities and not tried to force a wine into being something it...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 A seductive Pinot Noir from busy winemaker Katy Wilson’s own project.  Katy clearly knows how to get the most out of this site, and...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 Fasten your seatbelt.  Here’s the blend: 22% Cabernet Franc, 22% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Zinfandel, 4% Mourvedre, 4%...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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 Wow! The domestic Sauvignon Blanc pantheon just added a new member with this gem from winemaker Steve Rogstad.  The proprietary designation here refers to...
Rich Cook
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April 23, 2019
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  A nose of fresh cut ripe peach gets a dressing up with hints of apple and orange zest, and they show themselves well...