Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Paul Lukacs
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August 29, 2017
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Amidst all the tumult and change in the world of California wine, where claims about restraint continually run counter to the reality of excess,...
Paul Lukacs
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August 29, 2017
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Made in a lighter style than most, this Chardonnay tastes of peaches and golden delicious apples, with no overt oak influence, and plenty of...
Robert Whitley
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August 29, 2017
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The 2016 vintage of Dry Creek’s Fume Blanc is an easy quaffing white that shows hints of lemon grass, green citrus and stone fruits....
Rich Cook
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August 22, 2017
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This is a release from a new tribute line in a clever double package with homage paid to Max Schubert, who put the winery...
Rich Cook
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August 29, 2017
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Another full throttle Cabernet Franc from Chappellet, embracing the best characteristics of the grape, from bold black cherry fruit to sage and pepper, with...
Rich Cook
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August 29, 2017
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Another favorite producer of mine — yes, I’m a big fan of Anderson Valley — showcases their home vineyard in this vegan friendly wine...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2017
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If there is a more enjoyable red wine at this price, I’d like to know about it.  Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône is always an...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2017
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Collectors and conoisseurs know of Guigla’s “La La’s”, as they are called — his tiny production, single vineyard wines from the Côte Rôtie, La...
Michael Apstein
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August 22, 2017
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The orientation of the Santa Maria Valley is unusual in California because in runs East-West rather than the usual North-South.  As such, the vineyards...
Rich Cook
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August 22, 2017
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Vintage Prosecco?  Yes, it does exist, and this is a good example at a great price.  It’s clean and refreshing, and absent the beery...
Rich Cook
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August 22, 2017
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A first trip to the domestic market for this wine, and it’s worthy of the cruise across the water.  Crisp lemon, lime and nectarine...
Rich Cook
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August 22, 2017
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This is a fine Rosso to drink while your waiting for the famed Ornellaia flagship wine to rest and become fabulous in your cellar. ...