Wine Reviews
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A big, oak spice driven expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with bold black cherry fruit, damp earth and fall spice aromas and...
I get a little nervous when I see the word “Oak” twice on the front label of a wine, which in turn has once...
Another vintage, and another incredible value in a Tuscan Sangiovese. Deep aromas and flavors of cherry, high toned raspberry, dried herbs and spice that...
This wine popped up as a platinum winner at last year’s Sommelier Challenge, and the Critics agree: This is a solid wine in every...
One of Napa Valley’s greatest sub-AVA’s strikes again with this amazing wine, which delivers blackberry, black cherry, pepper, dried herbs and dry earth minerality...
A massive blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon that already shows great depth and power. It’s surely headed into a long life...
A later release wine that was held back wisely — it’s very structured, with a firm tannic grip that’s just beginning to unwind. It’s...
A great bargain in Pinot Noir, one that shows that you can get great wine from County-wide AVA’s that deliver value for your dollar. ...
Peter Lehman’s 2015 Shiraz from Barossa is a meaty, savory example from the vintage, showing bright blueberry and black fruit aromas with an...
Here is a Napa Valley Cabernet that’s fairly priced and delivers classic varietal style over bright food friendly acidity that will match your...
A variety you might not expect from this region, and a very pleasant surprise. A bright mix of red and black fruit, mild pepper...
You won’t find much drinkable Pinot Noir at this price, which makes this wine a seriously welcome find. Varietally correct fruit, bright spice, great...