Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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November 21, 2017
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 St. Innocent is one of the best producers of Oregon Pinot Noir.  The Temperance Hill Vineyard lies up the hill from the winery and...
Wayne Belding
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November 21, 2017
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 The Casanova di Neri ranks among the best producers of Brunello di Montalcino.  The family estate was founded in 1971 and, with meticulous research...
Paul Lukacs
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November 21, 2017
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 A very pretty wine, with a supple, silky texture, sufficient acidity for balance, and plenty of sexy fruit and spice flavors.  It outperforms many...
Paul Lukacs
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November 21, 2017
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 This is the rare Golden State Sauvignon Blanc that actually tastes varietally true.  Its fruit flavors resemble grapefruit and lemons, and hints of fresh...
Paul Lukacs
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November 21, 2017
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 Firmly tannic with deep, dark flavors and woodsy notes, this is a rustic wine that nonetheless exudes class and sophistication.  Made primarily with Aglianico...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 21, 2017
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 This is a richly flavored red wine characterized by dark fruits layered over subtle notes of vanilla and oak. It is full bodied and...
Rich Cook
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November 21, 2017
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 A moderately extracted Pinot Noir that shows spot on Santa Rita Hills funk over tart cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruit.  Again, bright acidity and...
Rich Cook
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November 21, 2017
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 There’s not a whole lot of California wine to be found at alcohol levels under twelve percent, and there’s not a lot of Picpoul...
Rich Cook
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November 21, 2017
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 Sourced from nearby vineyards off Foxen Canyon Road, this Riesling shows apple, pear, grapefruit and a touch of lychee on the nose and in...
Rich Cook
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November 21, 2017
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 A lovely melon driven nose opens the experience, with complementary grass and granite aromas.  The palate is creamy, with acidity that pops nicely on...
Michael Apstein
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November 14, 2017
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 With the current market and demand for Burgundy pushing prices into the stratosphere, it’s rewarding to fine a wine like Latour’s Santenay.  For those...
Michael Apstein
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November 14, 2017
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 Oddero is one of Barolo’s top producers, Rocche di Castiglione is a top site in Castiglione Falletto, and 2013 was an excellent year for...