Wine Reviews
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Bright-eyed Zinfandel with a fair amount of oak spice (hence the name?) that works thanks to lively blackberry and black cherry, with a zesty...
A firmly structured Zinfandel that manages a plush midpalate of black cherry, plum and fall spice, supple tannins and a long finish. I’d...
This is a well put together, “kitchen sink” red that shows supple tannins, bright fruit, nice spice and pepper, and a long finish. Bring...
No doubt this wine is often purchased for its groovy label, and then re-purchased for what’s inside. Easy drinking, not overheated, brambly, bright and...
Usually my favorite wine from the V. Sattui Zinfandel arsenal, and this particular rendition shows nothing here to get me off that track. It’s...
Here’s an old vine Zinfandel that shows solid varietal character — brambly fruit, great fall spice, and a zesty note in the finish that...
The word “Shiraz” was a good choice for this domestic Syrah as it presents quite Aussie in style, with blackberry, blueberry, spice and menthol...
Great depth of flavor in this wonderful vintage bottling, again delivered at a value price in its category. Yeasty for a rosé, which complements...
A delightful off-dry Riesling that shows apricot and tangerine aromas and flavors, with freshening acidity that keeps it all lively through a long finish. ...
A great value in an ice wine that is true to type, with great extraction of flavor, showcasing intense stone fruit and spice flavors,...
Semi sweet domestic Riesling doesn’t get much love from the wine press, and that’s shame, as they are some of the most versatile wines...
Winemaker Chris Eberle shows a clear understanding of the Steinbeck Vineyard fruit, driving it to a beautifully centrist expression that gathers the best aspects...