Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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October 2, 2018
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  Adelaide Hills is a magical spot for Sauvignon Blanc.  It’s cool enough to produce Sauvignons that possess bright acidity, lovely citrus notes and...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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 Here’s a quaffable grill side red that’s just off dry, and that serves to brighten all the fruit and spice.  A blend of Petit...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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  I’ve reviewed this wine before, and most of my previous text still stands. Here’s another nod to consistency. Strawberry, cranberry and a touch...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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 A favorite producer of mine, and a severely underrated Chardonnay maker at that.  This is their mid-line offering, but there’s nothing middling about it. ...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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 Ahh… Finger Lakes Riesling.  Racy acidity, fine tuned sweetness, citrus, apple and pear flavors all prove quite refreshing, and a great price makes it...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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 If you’re looking for great value from Italy’s Piedmont area, look no further than Barbera d’Asti.  If you look up food friendly in the...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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 A gracious Shiraz that lets you know where it comes from without slapping you in the face with overt aromas and flavors.  A subtle...
Robert Whitley
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September 25, 2018
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The McLaren Vale district is famous for its well-balanced Shiraz, in contrast to the riper, heavier Shiraz from the nearby Barossa Valley.  The Sister’s...
Robert Whitley
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September 25, 2018
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  Although this red finishes slightly off-dry, it exhibits gorgeous red and black fruit aromas, supple tannins and a long, spicy finish.  Serve it...
Robert Whitley
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October 2, 2018
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  With remarkable depth and power, this Shiraz from Heirloom is a towering achievement of vineyard work and cellar care.   Rich and dynamic, it...
Robert Whitley
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September 25, 2018
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  Masi is best-known for its superb Amarone and other reds from the Veneto but the innovative white, Masianco, is equally capable of turning...
Rich Cook
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September 25, 2018
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 Full throttle Chianti Classico under the relatively new, exalted, and somewhat controversial Gran Selezione designation.  Marketing ploy or not, this is great stuff, with...