Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 Truly a dream come true in each declared vintage, this prestige cuvee never disappoints, and is consistently among the top domestic sparklers available.  Deep...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 An interestingly herb driven Riesling, with pleasant green tones riding above stony minerality and tart citrus.  Scouring acidity is just beginning to soften enough...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 A Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon that will please fans of lively oak spice that rides comfortably alongside ripe black fruit.  A firm grip helps...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 One of California’s most renowned vineyards is paid full tribute in this stellar bottling.  A deeply concentrated nose of classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas is...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 I love running across a $10 wine to which I can assign a full-throated recommendation.  Complex ripe red and black fruit aromas are joined...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 Always a value leader, Francis Ford Coppola rolls out this new brand with a bang.  Solid Pinot Noir with layered aromas and flavors of...
Rich Cook
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January 22, 2019
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 A beautifully approachable Merlot with forward blackberry, cassis, black cherry, rich oak spice, a fleshy texture with good tannic structure and weight. The long,...
Robert Whitley
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January 22, 2019
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 Balanced Chardonnay was once a lost art.  The pendulum is swinging back toward balance in recent times and the Sunscript is a good example. ...
Robert Whitley
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January 22, 2019
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 V. Sattui’s dry Gewürztraminer is rich and lush, with a floral nose, notes of spice, apple and pear, with a long finish.  A Platinum...
Robert Whitley
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January 22, 2019
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 This tangy Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand delivers mouth-watering acidity along with notes of grapefruit and lime.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2019...
Robert Whitley
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January 22, 2019
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 Oak Farm white wines have been knocking it out of the park in recent vintages, and the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc is another home run. ...
Robert Whitley
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January 22, 2019
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 Muscat is a tricky grape to ferment to dryness but Navarro is adept at avoiding the bitterness that mars some dry Muscats.  The 2017...