Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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October 17, 2017
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 I’ve gone on record more than once with the assertion that South Africa makes the best moderately-priced Chardonnay in the world.  Although New Zealand...
Michael Franz
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October 17, 2017
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 The young winemaking couple behind this delicious wine is an interesting story all of their own — she is South African, he is Australian,...
Marguerite Thomas
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October 10, 2017
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 This is a full-throttled Zinfandel with vibrant fruit flavors (notably blackberry and black cherry) amplified by hints of clove and other spice.  One of...
Michael Franz
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October 17, 2017
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 There’s a lot of Cinsault in South Africa, leading this winemaking duo to refer to it as “the red Chenin,” which makes good sense...
Michael Apstein
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October 17, 2017
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 Often confused with Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, which means small cherries, usually comprises part of a blend.  But a few producers, such as Fibbiano, make a...
Michael Franz
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July 4, 2017
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  Juicy and ripe, but with some nice verve thanks to a fresh beam of acidity.  Simple, but in a straightforward and delicious way. ...
Rich Cook
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October 10, 2017
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 There are some great values available in the Greek wine world, and this is one that’s fairly easy to locate domestically.  It’s worth hunting...
Rich Cook
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October 10, 2017
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 This is a big, bold wine, showing dark fruit and spice, with an interesting soft pepper character that likely comes from the use of...
Rich Cook
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October 10, 2017
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 The Hall family has given winemaker Megan Gunderson Paredes wide latitude to create something unique in the world of Pinot Noir, and she’s taking...
Michael Franz
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October 10, 2017
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 This is a very complex, highly successful Sauvignon Blanc.  It incorporates 4% Semillon and some barrel fermentation, but is nonetheless very fresh and vivid,...
Michael Franz
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October 10, 2017
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 This producer seems amazingly adept at making everything in its lineup, and this brilliant Chardonnay is certainly no exception.  The fruit is drawn from...
Michael Franz
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October 10, 2017
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 I look forward to tasting this wine each year, as the Kabinett release of Riesling from Grünhaus’ magnificent Abtsberg vineyard is always among the...