Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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September 19, 2017
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Here’s a treat from Gloria Ferrer that’s on a par with their Royal Cuvée and Carneros Cuvée bottlings. After five and a half years...
Michael Apstein
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September 19, 2017
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Not a single-vineyard wine, San Michele is the name. Cà Rugate’s San Michele bottling is a blend from several of their vineyards located in...
Rich Cook
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September 19, 2017
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You may not be as familiar with Duckhorn’s Cabernet lineup as you are their fine Merlots, but they are certainly worthy of the marque. ...
Paul Lukacs
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September 19, 2017
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If you find many Kiwi Sauvignons to be overly assertive, try this more subtle one. It offers multiple layers of flavor, with characteristic New...
Paul Lukacs
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September 19, 2017
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I have become a fan of the rustic, hearty red wines from this fairly obscure appellation in the arch of the foot in the...
Michael Franz
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September 19, 2017
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This stylish Pinotage (not an oxymoron, as many believe) isn’t yet in the USA, but I found it marginally superior to the 2014, and...
Michael Franz
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September 19, 2017
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This nicely-matured blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot is impressively complex, with each of the included varieties showing their various contributions. ...
Michael Franz
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September 19, 2017
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This gorgeous wine is beautifully wooded for 12 months in 500 liter barrels, all of which are French and 30% of which are new. ...
Rich Cook
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September 19, 2017
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Bring on the braised short ribs for this meaty value wine. There’s a nice dose of pepper over the starring black fruit and savory...
Paul Lukacs
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September 19, 2017
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This 2011 is still available in some markets. If you happen to be in one of them, run out and buy some of it! ...
Michael Apstein
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September 19, 2017
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Lugana, a small DOC just south of Lake Garda, is a treasure trove of well-priced white wines. Le Morette’s single-vineyard Mandolara is just one...
Michael Apstein
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September 19, 2017
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As the 2015 red Burgundies begin to hit retailers’ shelves, they confirm my initial enthusiasm for this vintage. Take, for example, this Volnay, a...