Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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February 20, 2024
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 There is plenty to like in this micro-selection Syrah, and it already has some bottle age that makes it enjoyable right out of the...
Rich Cook
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February 20, 2024
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 Carignan doesn’t always get its due accolades as a variety that has serious personality.  It is on display here, thanks to the title techniques...
Rich Cook
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February 20, 2024
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 An unexpected and interesting blend of Vermentino, Vernacchia and Verdelho, showing great freshness for a 2020 release, with Meyer lemon and tropical aromas, a...
Wayne Belding
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February 20, 2024
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 The Douloufakis Vidiano epitomizes the character of Mediterranean white wine for me.  It shows a classic style, with layering and depth that is sure...
Michael Apstein
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February 20, 2024
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 The Cecchi family purchased the Villa Rosa estate in 2015 because it was an ideal site for Sangiovese. The focus is to make a...
Michael Apstein
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February 20, 2024
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 Villa Cerna is the home, and one of the estates, of the Cecchi family, one of the top producers in Tuscany.  Primocolle — literally,...
Michael Apstein
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February 20, 2024
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 Made entirely from Carménère, arguably Chile’s signature grape, grown in the famed Apalta sub-region, this juicy bottling displays a wonderful combination of red and...
Michael Apstein
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February 20, 2024
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 This bold blend of Syrah and Carménère, combines attractive elements of each grape.  Together, it’s a harmonious blend of dark fruit, leafy notes —...
Vince Simmon
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February 20, 2024
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 Marta Valpiani’s Romagna Superiore Sangiovese brings Old World style and terroir to in this outstanding wine.  Produced by a mother-daughter power team, the winery...
Norm Roby
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February 20, 2024
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 The Padigan team was at the top of its game with this 2021 Syrah.  It is dark and with time in the glass reveals...
Rebecca Murphy
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February 20, 2024
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 Bartholomew Broadbent  grew up in the wine trade.  His father Michael Broadbent MW was the Director of Christie’s Auction House in London.  You have...
Roger Morris
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February 20, 2024
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 When I first pulled the cork on this wine, it did not smell, taste or feel like a Riesling, even given that Napa Valley...