Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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February 26, 2019
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 A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, this shows quite subtle aromas and flavors of white melon, dried fig and candle wax,...
Michael Franz
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February 19, 2019
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The category of Chianti Classico Riserva can be bewildering for consumers, as it includes terrific wines of lofty seriousness — but also rather unserious...
Michael Apstein
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February 19, 2019
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 Made from Cencibel, a thicker-skinned type of Tempranillo, this Crianza comes from the Fernández family’s outpost in La Mancha.   It conveys a combination of...
Robert Whitley
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February 19, 2019
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 Cuvaison has just produced a Sauvignon Blanc that rivals the two best in California, Spottswoode and Merry Edwards. Winemaker Steve Rogstad experimented in 2017...
Robert Whitley
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February 19, 2019
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 At five years of age the "Particular" Malbec from Bianchi is just beginning to hit its stride, showing complex aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry...
Robert Whitley
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February 19, 2019
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 It figures that Duboeuf, the King of Beaujolais, would do what he does best when working with a grape variety other than Gamay.  This...
Robert Whitley
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February 19, 2019
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 Garnacha, aka Grenache, is an alluring red wine that pairs especially well with grilled meats.  So, if you’re looking for a delicious yet inexpensive...
Rich Cook
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February 19, 2019
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 The brawny side of the variety gets full exposure in this lusty glass that hits the markers that fans of the variety adore.  Blackberry,...
Rich Cook
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February 19, 2019
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 Yes, Petite Sirah has a subtle side, and it’s well displayed here, with soft black and blue fruit, moderate oak spice, reined in tannins...
Rich Cook
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February 19, 2019
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 Big props to Lafond for consistently great wines like this crisp Chardonnay.  Judiciously oaked so as to accent the lemon and pear with easy...
Rich Cook
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February 19, 2019
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 Gorgeous Tempranillo with bright red fruit, gentle oak spice, singing acidity and a long finish with real push of fruit and spice.  I’d go...
Rich Cook
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February 19, 2019
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 High quality Pinot Noir that won’t break the bank — something you can say about the entire Rodney Strong line.  Made in a crowd-pleasing...