Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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Judging by its showing at this year’s Sommelier Challenge, Ledson has upped its game considerably. This cool-climate Viognier shows great acidity and freshness, with...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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This is a blend of the top five red Bordeaux varieties, and it benefits by the inclusion of 17% Petit Sirah. The Petite Sirah...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A big, structured Merlot that’s still integrating its oak spice. There is plenty of great black fruit starting to show, but some bottle aging...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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The addition of 18% Syrah makes for an interesting glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Master blender Kerry Damskey makes it work here, where it brings...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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Allomi, why not take Allomi… Not quite a direct song quote, but it works here, as you’ll want all of this bottle. It’s the...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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Lowell and Anne Jooste’s San Diego-area project brings us this lovely Russian River Pinot Noir, and it’s classic in every sense. Cherry, damp and...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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Nice to see a budget friendly Pinot Noir in the mix of award winners. It’s long on sweet cherry and raspberry fruit, and the...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that over-delivers at this price point. Bright blackberry, cassis, mild dried herbs and lively fall...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A bold expression of Santa Rita Hills, with full-throttle black cherry, damp earth, raspberry and brown spice delivered over racy acidity that finishes zesty...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A great find for fans of a damp-earth-driven style of Pinot Noir that succeeds by not smothering the deep black cherry fruit and spice,...
Rich Cook
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September 26, 2017
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A solid wine with every vintage, and one that gets good distribution at a great price to boot. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon...
Rich Cook
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September 19, 2017
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Dan Goldfield keeps churning out great wines like this one, each unique and worthy of a separate bottling. Here, lively wild berry fruit is...