Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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January 8, 2019
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 Carignan doesn’t make a stand-alone wine very often outside of the south of France, so commercially it’s a bit of a gamble.   A good...
Robert Whitley
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January 8, 2019
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 The 2016 Hop Kiln Estate Pinot from Landmark exhibits the classic weight and depth of a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with lifted cherry,...
Rich Cook
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January 8, 2019
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 A lot of Chardonnay in this price category tends to be over-manipulated to the point of confusion.  That’s not the case here, where judicious...
Rich Cook
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January 8, 2019
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 If you’re pining for warmer temperatures this winter, here’s a wine that will transport you to a lower latitude.  Fresh grapefruit with just a...
Rich Cook
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January 8, 2019
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 There is a great mix of tropical fruit, citrus and leafy herbs in this glass of freshness on both the nose and the palate,...
Rich Cook
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January 8, 2019
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 A selection of fruit from perhaps the most famous vineyard in California, and a reserve wine in the true sense of the word.  The...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 8, 2019
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 Seven generations of the Schneider family have owned this estate, with three generations working there today (a claim that few wineries in the world...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 8, 2019
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 Stellenbosch is one of the largest wine producing and exporting regions of South Africa, and perhaps the most famous as well.  While the climate...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 8, 2019
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 The number of different La Crema Chardonnay appellations is impressive, including Monterey, Sonoma Coast and the Russian River Valley.  Although these are all relatively...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 8, 2019
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 There is a lot going on in this suave and bright California Sauvignon Blanc.   It’s light on the tongue, with engaging notes of tangerine,...
Robert Whitley
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January 8, 2019
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 While the 2016 vintage is leaner than the beautiful 2015 Chardonnay from The Vineyard House, the difference in age could well account for the...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 8, 2019
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 In this unusually charming California Sauvignon Blanc classic herbal flavors dance with rich and aromatic exotic fruit nuances.   With its subtle floral aromas, supple...