Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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March 27, 2018
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 Admirably balanced in structure and layered in character, this is a standout Syrah.  With fresh, lightly floral aromas and bright fruit leading on the...
Michael Franz
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March 27, 2018
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 This is an eye-poppingly good wine, which is a good thing, as the price is likely to make one’s eyes pop as well.  Of...
Michael Franz
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March 27, 2018
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 This exceptionally reliable Cab producer is certainly on its game in the case of this wine.  It shows classic characteristics of cassis and blackberry...
Michael Franz
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March 27, 2018
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 Touriga is widely regarded as the single finest red variety of Portugal (which helps explain why the Portuguese refer to it is “Touriga Nacional”). ...
Michael Apstein
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March 27, 2018
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 If you haven’t visited Buena Vista since the new regime came to town, you should definitely stop in and see what Jean Charles Boisset...
Rich Cook
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March 27, 2018
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 Merlot finds a great spot in Napa Valley, and this wine brings the goods at a nice price for the region.  Juicy red fruit...
Rich Cook
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March 27, 2018
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 You won’t find much Carneros Pinot Noir at this price point, and you’ll have trouble finding one this good at any price.  Carneros terroir...
Rich Cook
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March 27, 2018
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 California’s Central Valley is not the first place I think of when it comes to Rhône styled blends, but this wine shows that the...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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For the combination of high quality and low cost, Benziger is stunningly consistent.  The 2015 Sonoma County Cabernet shows bright red-fruit flavors, supple tannins,...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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Grape Creek deftly handles this blend of Cab and Syrah that is popular throughout Australia. The Texas winery delivered a beautifully balanced red that...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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This is your backyard barbecue value Cabernet this summer.  Nicely balanced, showing luscious red fruit and spice, it was a platinum award-winner at the...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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Ledson’s estate Cabernet from the 2014 vintage delivers exceptional richness and depth with a complex array of red and black fruits, refined, beautifully integrated...