Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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January 1, 2019
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 An absolute delight in an old vine Malbec, named for “the keeper of the winds” Aeolus of Greek mythology.  Racy acidity carries concentrated blackberry,...
Robert Whitley
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January 1, 2019
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 Merry’s Sauvignon is arguably one of the two finest Sauvignon Blancs made in America (Spottswoode being the other) and this vintage, her swan song...
Ed McCarthy
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December 25, 2018
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 Although made from 100 percent Glera from an ancient vineyard in the heart of Valdobbiadene, this great wine cannot be called “Prosecco” for some...
Michael Franz
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December 25, 2018
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 I tasted this wine alongside the 2017 from Merry Edwards, which offered an illuminating look at two of the top 10 Sauvignon Blancs from...
Michael Apstein
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December 25, 2018
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 Principe Corsini, a great Chianti Classico producer, has an estate in Maremma where the grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, for this wine are grown. ...
Michael Apstein
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December 25, 2018
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 Knights Valley of Sonoma County has long been known as an excellent site for Cabernet Sauvignon.  With good depth and length, this wine supports...
Michael Apstein
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December 25, 2018
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 Lovely herbal elements balance and enhance the dark fruit flavors in this Cabernet.  Lip-smacking acidity imparts life and energy.  Although a generous Cabernet, it...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 25, 2018
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 This wine’s generous texture is one reason it is an unusually good Sauvignon Blanc to pair with a variety of foods.  Hints of pear...
Robert Whitley
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December 25, 2018
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 No domestic winery does Grenache Blanc better than Tablas Creek.  The 2017 vintage is a pure delight, with notes of lemon zest and spice...
Robert Whitley
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December 25, 2018
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 White Rhone-style blends have never quite gained the notoriety they deserve, particularly when they are crafted by the team at Tablas Creek.  The 2017...
Robert Whitley
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December 25, 2018
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 This blend includes two grapes prominent in the production of Port wine — Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca — with a touch of Alicante...
Michael Apstein
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December 25, 2018
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 Freemark Abbey, one of the iconic Napa Valley Cabernet producers, continues their streak with this concentrated and deep 2013 rendition.  Under its hulking frame...