Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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I clearly remember, in a good way, the first time I tried a King Estate Pinot Gris – as I’m sure many aficionados do. ...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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 Made more in a Brunello style than a Rosso – rich yet structured texture, black cherry, sage and dried herbs are presented in a...
Michael Apstein
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October 3, 2017
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 Prosecco has gained so much popularity worldwide that its name has replaced the word Champagne as the generic term for all sparkling wine. Sadly,...
Michael Apstein
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October 3, 2017
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 Rocca delle Maciè consistently makes lovely Chianti Classico, so it’s no surprise that they succeed with the Sangiovese grape further south in Scansano.  Their...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A beautiful Merlot from a severely undervalued producer.  Deep blackberry and black cherry fruit are joined by a complex mix of fall spice, and...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A Pinot Noir with some Carneros cool-climate stuffing, which means bright cherry fruit, soft earthy minerality and a pleasant savory note, all present equally...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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D & L Carinalli is a small winery that brings high quality Pinot Noir at a nice price.  This one is for fans of...
Michael Franz
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September 19, 2017
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American ex-pat Samantha O’Keefe makes this delicious wine in Greyton, a tiny appellation marked by a harsh climate and 900 feet of altitude in...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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I love a location-identifiable wine, and this Cabernet Sauvignon has Coonawarra written all over it.  Blackberry, cassis, menthol, oak spice and a fair price,...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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Bright, viscous, and seductive, this Pinot Noir shows cherry, cola, and spice, and they come across beautifully, with a little sweet oak coming forward...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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The currently expanding market for red wines with a touch of residual sugar has a torch bearer in this wine, which succeeds by keeping...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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Coffee loving wine drinkers, it’s time to get your Corset on.  The nose of this wine is day-rested fresh roasted beans, with the accompanying...