Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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January 30, 2018
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Winemaker Christian Roguenant exhibits his deft hand with this stunning Pinot Noir from the Edna Valley. It sings with notes of dark cherry, spice...
Rich Cook
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January 30, 2018
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 Here’s to the existence of continuing adventures and undiscovered pleasures in the wine world, as presented in this gorgeous glass of crisp dessert.   It’s...
Rich Cook
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January 30, 2018
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 Here is a tasty blend of Prairie Star and Edelweiss that delivers pleasant citrus, peach and soft spice in a just off-dry style that...
Michael Apstein
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January 23, 2018
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 Dog Point consistently produces balanced, easy-to-recommend Sauvignon Blanc.  Their 2016 is no exception.  They strike a perfect balance between pungency and fruitiness while eschewing...
Michael Apstein
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January 23, 2018
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 One of Drouhin’s talents is that, along with their top-notch prestigious Burgundies, they make high-quality wines from appellations with lesser pedigrees, such as Macon-Villages. ...
Michael Apstein
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January 23, 2018
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 A blend of three red grapes — so technically a Blanc de Noirs — this white wine is an outstanding sparkler and shows that...
Michael Apstein
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January 23, 2018
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 Raventós I Blanc, one of the shining stars of Spanish sparkling wine, left the Cava DO in 2013 and is spearheading a project to...
Michael Apstein
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January 23, 2018
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 Recommending a wine for summertime consumption with the thermometer in single digits and a foot of snow of the ground may be a new...
Michael Apstein
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January 23, 2018
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 This mid-weight wine is a delight, delivering charming red berry fruit-like flavors intermingled with earthy herbal notes.  A blend of Grenache (95%) and Syrah,...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 23, 2018
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 This luscious red blend has light hints of that mouthwatering green herbal aroma that characterizes many of Chile’s outstanding red wines.  There are also...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 23, 2018
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 A dark and brooding wine with dreamy, subtly floral aromas, this Petite Sirah is altogether delightful.  While it is unquestionably big and forceful, it...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 23, 2018
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 With both delicacy and strength, this classically styled Pinot Noir is tasty indeed.  It offers enticing aromas as well as appetizing red fruit and...