Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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November 13, 2018
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 Sweet dark berry fruit is this wine’s distinguishing characteristic.  “Skyside” Cabernet Sauvignon is a good choice for those whose taste buds gravitate towards opulent...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 13, 2018
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 This Pinot Noir is fragrant and light-to-medium bodied.  It has mild spicy oak flavors and discreet tannins.  With its soft, silky texture and fruit...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 13, 2018
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 This succulent Rhône style white blend is a delight either as an aperitif or with any number of different foods.  While the exact percentage...
Rich Cook
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November 13, 2018
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 A pleasant, red fruit-driven Merlot, with complementary oak spice, savory and clove notes, perfect acid balance and a long finish that melds all the...
Rich Cook
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November 13, 2018
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 Made from Atlas Peak fruit, this Merlot has a very expressive aroma profile showing savory notes over the blackberry and black cherry fruit.  Bright...
Rich Cook
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November 13, 2018
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 I love the acidity in this glass of 777 clone Pinot Noir, which shows black cherry, rhubarb, fall spice and rich oak tones that...
Rich Cook
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November 13, 2018
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 A rich expression that avoids cloying viscosity thanks to bright acidity and carefully selected oak.  Apple, vanilla, pear and lemon creme aromas translate beautifully...
Rich Cook
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November 13, 2018
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 A blend of Bordeaux varieties made in a rich, fruit forward style that’s sure to please.  Typical blackberry, cassis and cigar box spice aromas...
Michael Apstein
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November 13, 2018
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 Wines made from the Aglianico grape are often referred to as the Barolo of the South because of their firm tannins, high acidity, overall...
Michael Apstein
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November 13, 2018
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 Nero di Troia, a virtually unknown grape outside of Puglia, is capable of making attractively rustic — in a good way — wine.  This...
Robert Whitley
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November 13, 2018
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 If your ideal Merlot is soft and supple (some might even say simple) then you’ve come to the wrong place.  The 2015 Duckhorn Napa...
Rich Cook
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November 13, 2018
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 I always hate opening wine like this as it’s several years too soon, but it comes with the territory, and I’m pleased to inform...