Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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December 19, 2017
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Winemakers can have difficulty taming Pinotage, a grape created by a genetic crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, when transforming it into red wine. ...
Robert Whitley
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December 19, 2017
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Kerner is a grape variety rarely scene outside of northern Italy and that’s a bit of a mystery because Kerner makes very interesting, delicious...
Rich Cook
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December 19, 2017
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Penner-Ash’s flagship bottling leans into the dark side of Pinot Noir possibilities, with loads of black and blue fruit balancing rich damp earth, forest...
Michael Apstein
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December 19, 2017
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The three-grape blend, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, give rise to the name, TRE. This mid-weight wine (13.5% stated alcohol) delivers an array of...
Rich Cook
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December 19, 2017
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From a small block just outside the tasting room that proved worthy of bottling on its own. Big structure and weight here, with cherry,...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2017
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Delightfully tart tangerine is the calling card on this crisp, bright table wine. Additional aromas include pear, nectarine, white flowers, soft lychee, and subtle...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2017
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Wildly peppery on the nose, but not your usual pepper profile — this is more in the poblano/jalapeño zone, and it works very nicely...
Robert Whitley
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December 9, 2014
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Figuero’s Vinas Viejas (old vines) tempranillo is a statement wine; the statement being that New World style is alive and kicking in Old World...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2017
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A bold nose of spicy warm cherry pie leads to a palate with good grip, carrying the pie vibe all the way through the...
Rich Cook
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December 12, 2017
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A nice food friendly blend of 40% Chardonnay, 20% Riesling, 20% Gewurztraminer and 20% Pinot Gris that presents peachy spicy in aroma and flavor...
Marguerite Thomas
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December 12, 2017
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This smooth, medium-bodied red wine is made from mountain-grown, hand harvested grapes. The red fruit flavors are bold and nicely balanced with a touch...
Michael Franz
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December 12, 2017
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This wine is sourced from an unbelievably steep, impeccably maintained site in the Roero district near Alba. I first saw it with Luciano Sandrone...