Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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May 8, 2018
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 I find Martin Ray Pinot Noir to be always a dependable, affordable and quaffable red.  The current release is no exception, and in fact...
Michael Apstein
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May 8, 2018
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 I was predisposed to dislike the wine because of its cutesy name.  But, just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you...
Robert Whitley
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May 8, 2018
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 This earthy Rioja shows notes of licorice and dried herbs, with firm tannins and a lovely spice note on the finish.  Not as ready...
Rich Cook
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May 8, 2018
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 A solid value in an off-dry Riesling with lively stone fruit, citrus, stony minerality and lanolin aromas that lead to a lively palate where...
Robert Whitley
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May 8, 2018
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 Jerry Lohr is the king of Cabernet Sauvignon in Paso Robles and the Hilltop is one of his finest. Showing the richness that is...
Rich Cook
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May 8, 2018
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 The Musque clone of Chardonnay (Dijon 809) makes up the bulk of this tasty bottling, and it shows bright baked apple balanced by light...
Michael Apstein
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May 8, 2018
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 The Malbec from La Consulta could redefine the image of wine made from that grape.  Not just big and ripe, this Malbec is lively...
Michael Apstein
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May 8, 2018
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 Catena, as the producer is usually known, is one of Argentina’s top producers.  They have always championed vineyards planted at high elevations, believing that...
Michael Apstein
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May 8, 2018
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 Vignamaggio makes excellent Chianti Classico, so it comes as no surprise that this simple IGT Toscana delivers more than you’d expect for the price. ...
Michael Apstein
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May 8, 2018
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 The vast amount (95%) of wine made in Chinon, one of many picturesque villages in the Loire Valley, is red.  Although limited, the amount...
Michael Franz
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May 1, 2018
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 Paying ten bucks for this wine borders on stealing.  A blend of Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Grenache Blanc, it shows generous aromas and flavors...
Michael Franz
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May 1, 2018
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 Albariño is becoming increasingly popular, and with good reason, but one consequence is that it is becoming more difficult to find complete, convincing renditions...