Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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June 12, 2018
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  Lake County is among the most underrated appellations in the U.S., largely because it is a remote outpost north of the much more...
Robert Whitley
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June 5, 2018
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  The blend might be a secret but the quality isn’t. This vintage of Blend 175 is a stunner, one in a long string...
Robert Whitley
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June 12, 2018
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  Merlot from Paso Robles has a tendency toward richness and body without much backbone.  The Robert Hall is an exception to the norm,...
Robert Whitley
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June 5, 2018
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  Michigan’s Old Mission Peninsula has proven to be an excellent spot to grow Gewurztraminer, the spicy white grape most famously grown in France’s...
Robert Whitley
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June 12, 2018
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  For those looking for an alternative to Chardonnay but unwilling to tackle the high-acid, crisp whites, this Pinot Blanc is an excellent option. ...
Robert Whitley
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June 12, 2018
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  Martin Codax is among the finest wine cooperatives in the world, consistently producing excellent Albarino with grapes sourced from dozens if not hundreds...
Robert Whitley
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June 5, 2018
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  Navarro is the master with this grape and skillfully ferments it dry without pushing it to bitterness.  Slightly floral, it exhibits aromas of...
Rich Cook
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June 5, 2018
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 Don’t let the soft nose fool you — there’s a burst of lemon, melon and spice on the palate that lingers brightly.   This California...
Robert Whitley
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June 5, 2018
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  Wagner is an ace among aces when it comes to Finger Lakes Riesling.  This dry Riesling from the 2016 vintage is a beautiful...
Robert Whitley
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June 12, 2018
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  This beautiful Super Tuscan from Tuscany’s coastal Maremma district demonstrates the unique compatibility of Sangiovese blended with the Bordeaux grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon...
Robert Whitley
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June 5, 2018
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  This smoky Cabernet Franc shows notes of cherry and tobacco with a touch of spice.  The tannins are modest, making it very agreeable...
Rich Cook
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June 5, 2018
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 Winemaker Duncan Williams has a way with Southern California Chardonnay.  This wine shows a creamy texture, lively acidity and a blooming finish, and the...