Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 This is a big, juicy, slightly sweet Chardonnay that packs a lot of flavor for 24 bucks.  Smoky oak shows prominently in the aromas,...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 It isn’t easy to find Chardonnay from Russian River at this price level, and even more surprising to find one this tasty.  Medium-bodied, with...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 Don’t pre-judge this wine based on the name of the brand, as it turns out not to be anywhere near as tough as its...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 Very easy to enjoy from the first whiff to the last sensory signal from the wine’s finish, this is a crowd-pleasing Zinfandel.  Full of...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 I love Petite Sirah, with my only reservation being that I rarely see affordable bottles…at least on the East Coast of the USA.  Here’s...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 This convincing Merlot succeeds on the strength of medium-bodied fruit with open, delicious berry flavors and a judicious touch of oak that lends layers...
Rich Cook
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April 3, 2018
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 The divine Ms. Shelton has been working with the Piazza Ranch fruit for a few years now, and she’s got it dialed in with...
Rich Cook
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April 3, 2018
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 Rev up the grill for this juicy, spicy Zinfandel that’s built for burgers or steaks.  Lively berry fruit, pepper and cinnamon make for a...
Rich Cook
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April 3, 2018
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 I’m a fan of Mike Dashe’s style — he always seems to achieve bold extraction while maintaining acidity and freshness.  This blend of Zinfandel,...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 Multiple indicators point toward a comeback for Merlot, and this is the type of wine to help lead the charge.  It shows nice aromatic...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 Some people can never get enough Tempranillo, and I am one of them, and am delighted to see convincing examples of the breed being...
Michael Franz
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April 3, 2018
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 Sold in a 3-liter box, this is a very strong value.  There is no mistaking it for Chardonnay, based on its peachy fruit character...