Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 Winemaker Dave Ready Jr. adds a splash of Chardonnay to his Pinot Grigio and the result is a touch more body and spice to...
Michael Apstein
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January 29, 2019
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 In a word, show-stopping.  Léoville Poyferré has really upped their game beginning with the 2010 vintage.  They made significant changes in the winery that...
Michael Apstein
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January 29, 2019
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 This wine, like most made from Cabernet Franc, is lighter and more herbal than wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon.  Less fruity with more emphasis...
Rich Cook
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January 29, 2019
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 Here’s a well-structured Cabernet from a region not necessarily renowned for the variety, and at a nice price to boot.  True to type aromas...
Rich Cook
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January 29, 2019
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 A nice value in a light side expression of Pinot Noir, featuring Bing cherry, strawberry, soft oak spice and sweet oak toast aromas and...
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 It’s an ongoing mystery that domestic red Rhone-style blends are not more popular, particularly given the remarkable success of Tablas Creek.  The Paso Robles...
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 Argentina is still the place to go for inexpensive but solid red wines.  The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from Valentin shows a forward note of...
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 The beauty of the wines from the Sta. Rita Hills is the concentration of aroma, and the complexity that is inherent on cool-climate vineyards...
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 Morgan’s Sauvignon Blanc is made in the manner of Bordeaux blanc, with aging in French oak barrels that imparts a level of complexity and...
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 Though this obscure Italian white-grape variety is fermented in stainless steel tanks, it offers a distinct note of nuts and spice along with aromas...
Robert Whitley
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January 29, 2019
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 The Murphy-Goode touch with Sauvignon Blanc is evident here, producing a plush sauvignon that shows richness and softness on the palate with notes of...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 The Sierra Foothills area simply doesn’t get proper respect for its work with Italian varieties, and here’s a wine that makes that fact all...