Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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November 6, 2018
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 This is a delicious rendition of Assyrtiko, the most striking white variety of Greece that is almost always sourced from the gorgeous island of...
Rich Cook
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November 6, 2018
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 Another fine Chardonnay from Migration, a producer that is serious about quality and purity of fruit expression.  Their best of the vintage, it shows...
Rich Cook
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November 6, 2018
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 A solid value leader in its range, with true-to-type Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and flavors, warming oak spice, pepper and a bright acid kick in...
Rich Cook
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November 6, 2018
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 Now here’s a ridiculous value wine for you — a 60/40 Syrah / Grenache blend that’s multi-faceted, showing vibrant earthy minerality that’s not bretty...
Michael Franz
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November 6, 2018
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 An entirely charming, delightful wine that never tries too hard, this shows delicious fruit recalling ripe autumn pears with a refreshing spritz of lemon. ...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 6, 2018
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 From one of the largest estates in southern Italy (with almost 500 acres of vineyards) comes this outstanding white wine.  Uniquely elegant and balanced,...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 6, 2018
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 With greenish-yellow hues, this oak-free, dry white wine is fresh and soft.  It has delicate peach flavors and subtle hints of honey.  Chalky minerality...
Michael Franz
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November 6, 2018
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 I’m much more familiar with Garnacha Blanca from Catalonia than Aragon, but this is a very convincing rendition of the variety.  Medium-bodied, with open...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 6, 2018
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 A stellar wine that is both fresh and complex, St. Cosme offers intense, concentrated aromas and typical Syrah flavors that suggest black pepper and...
Robert Whitley
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November 6, 2018
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 Dow’s is one of the Symington family’s top Port houses and a sure bet with an Late Bottled Vintage at this modest price point. ...
Rich Cook
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November 6, 2018
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 A reminder that more Barbera should be produced worldwide.  Like Pinot Noir, it’s suited for a variety of style choices, whether lean and bright...
Rich Cook
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November 6, 2018
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 This is the top of the line for Paraduxx, and worthy it is, with just eleven percent Zinfandel joining noble Cabernet Sauvignon in a...