Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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February 12, 2019
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 Connoisseurs generally look to Argentina for high quality value wines.  There’s plenty of that to go around, but a growing number of vintners in...
Robert Whitley
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February 12, 2019
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 One of the Washington wine industry’s best-kept secrets is Seven Hills.  Its wines are beautifully balanced and impeccably made across the board.  The 2016...
Robert Whitley
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February 12, 2019
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 The Casablanca Valley is east of Santiago toward the sea and thus cooler than Chile’s favored growing regions for Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere.  That...
Michael Franz
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February 12, 2019
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 This is terrific Barbera by any standard and at any price, but at $16 – $18, it is a delightful steal as well as...
Marguerite Thomas
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February 12, 2019
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 While the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon may be a tad more opulent than previous vintages, this remains an elegant and refined wine.  The dark cherry...
Marguerite Thomas
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February 12, 2019
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 Wonderfully fleshy and flavorful, this elegant white wine from Spain is seductively aromatic, with floral elements as well as peach and citrus peel.  On...
Marguerite Thomas
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February 12, 2019
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 Fresh and fruity, this tasty wine from Argentina has the good acidity and soft tannins that make it an excellent choice to serve with...
Marguerite Thomas
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February 12, 2019
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 La Jassine is dark, dense and rich without being at all heavy.  Notes of plum and blackberry dominate the flavors, with hints of licorice...
Rich Cook
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February 12, 2019
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  I’ve been a fan of the Eponymous wines since the 2003 vintage.  They always show great finesse, richness and class, without going over...
Rich Cook
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February 12, 2019
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A dark side expression of Petite Sirah, which is dark to begin with, of course.  The key here is the avoidance of the extreme...
Rich Cook
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February 12, 2019
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 Crisp, correct, delightfully dry Riesling that’s long on acidity, aroma, flavor and finish, showcasing peach and citrus, wet stone and spice notes.  A crisp...
Rich Cook
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February 12, 2019
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 The heart of a lion is what’s in the glass when you pour the Lionheart of the Barossa.  From Carl Lindner’s old Barossa plantings,...