Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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November 27, 2018
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 The Tinta Roriz grape is prominent in the production of sweet Port wine, but more recently it has gained popularity as a stand-alone dry...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 27, 2018
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 A surprisingly good $15 wine, SR262 has bright, tasty fruit and a healthy amount of refreshing acidity on the finish.  It is very well...
Rich Cook
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November 27, 2018
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 Sparkling fans, pay attention!  Don’t be scared away by the words on the label — this is a proper Demi Sec, with 22 grams...
Rich Cook
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November 27, 2018
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 A wine that maintains the house style in texture, structure and weight, and one that will take some time to unwind.  It’s on the...
Rich Cook
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November 27, 2018
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  This Pinot Noir is a gorgeous blend of select vineyards and barrels, and worthy of the founder’s name.  There is real structure here,...
Rich Cook
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November 27, 2018
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 This is a new product for a venerable California house, and it fits in right at the top of the line with the long...
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2018
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 The Fourchaume vineyard, which sits adjacent to the strip of Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis, is considered to be among the top 1er Cru...
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2018
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 Simonnet-Febvre’s 2016 Preuses is an exceptional wine at an exceptional price.   Full-bodied with exotic undertones, it nonetheless conveys the firm minerality of great Chablis.  ...
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2018
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 Domaine Paul Pernot, one of the leaders in Puligny-Montrachet, seemingly can do no wrong with their white wines.  Year in and year out, my...
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2018
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 Château Thivin is THE producer Côte de Brouilly, one of the ten crus of Beaujolais, which sits on a small ancient volcanic cone.  The...
Robert Whitley
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November 27, 2018
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 While you’re waiting for the more firmly structured reds of Quinta Vallado to mature, the Quinta do Orgal from the same producer would be...
Rich Cook
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October 23, 2018
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 A seductively ripe and red fruited expression that manages under 14% alcohol and a fresh character for its level of depth.  Red Currants, black...