Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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Rodney Strong built its reputation in its early years on the chardonnay grape and it still excels in that arena.  The Cabernet Sauvignon from...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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Spain continues to be a world leader in value, particularly the reserva and gran reserva wines of Rioja. Campo Viejo’s Gran Reserva from the...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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This wine often doesn’t get the notice it deserves, especially given its consistency over a couple of decades.  A Bordeaux-style blend that relies most...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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Grape Creek is located in Texas but purchases grapes from around the country, hence the "American" appellation designation. This winery chooses its grape sources...
Rich Cook
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March 27, 2018
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 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc covers a wide spectrum of flavor profiles, more so now after leaning hard into herbaceousness as a group at large. ...
Michael Franz
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March 27, 2018
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 This soft, succulent red will charm novices with its texture even as it impresses aficionados with its complexity.  A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon,...
Michael Franz
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March 27, 2018
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 Always one of the wine world’s great values, Banfi’s “Centine” red blend is particularly delicious in 2015.  It shows the fully ripe character imparted...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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Don’t be deceived by the light color. This is a big-time Pinot Noir that’s packed with flavor. It shows notes of bright cherry and...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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This is an unusual blend for Australia but Zonte’s Footstep nails it. They’ve managed to tame the aggressive tannins of the petite sirah grape...
Robert Whitley
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March 27, 2018
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If you’re looking for an excellent Pinot Noir on the cheap, look no further than this beauty from Santa Barbara County.  The 2016 Seaglass...
Rich Cook
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March 20, 2018
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 Tannat is a favorite variety of winemaker Anna Marie Dos Remedios, who has sourced it from Heringer for several years now.  The familiarity shows,...
Rich Cook
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March 20, 2018
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 Let’s take a walk on the dark side!  This wine is all about the black, with blackberry, tar, spice and full throated presentation of...