Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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August 15, 2017
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This is winemaker Matt Crafton’s first vintage at Montelena from harvest to bottle and it bodes well for the future. This vintage delivers ripe...
Robert Whitley
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August 15, 2017
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Bella Oaks Lane has long been coveted ground for Cabernet Sauvignon growers. So it’s no surprise the partners at Far Niente carved out a...
Michael Franz
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August 15, 2017
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Even at the higher end of Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand these days, the issue is balance.  The famously energetic acidity that vintners can...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2017
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A Pinot Noir from the dark side of the variety’s spectrum that showcases black cherry, pie spice and mixed berry fruit, with moderate oak...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2017
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A fine example of a full throttle style, with rich black cherry, some Santa Lucia Highlands funk and bright toasted oak. This will stand...
Rich Cook
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August 15, 2017
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You can count on MacRostie’s Wildcat Mountain to deliver the food friendly acidity that makes for a fine table companion.  This vintage focuses on...
Michael Franz
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August 15, 2017
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 Duckhorn is certainly among the USA’s most famous producers of Merlot, and their Three Palms Vineyard bottling is among the most sought-after Merlots on...
Michael Apstein
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August 15, 2017
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Although the Marlborough region of New Zealand put Sauvignon Blanc on the map, other regions fashion distinctive and equally enjoyable versions.  Take this one...
Robert Whitley
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August 15, 2017
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I must confess, Vermentino is one of my favorite white wines from Italy, especially in summer. It’s light and refreshing, has the acidity to...
Robert Whitley
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August 8, 2017
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The trend in Prosecco in recent years has been toward the drier brut style, but the extra dry vintage Prosecco from Martini is a...
Marguerite Thomas
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August 8, 2017
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This welcome Pinot Noir from California is earthy rather than blatantly fruity.  The wine’s discreet floral aromas, hints of dark plum and berries, and...
Wayne Belding
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August 8, 2017
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The Il Carbonaione bottling from Poggio Scalette is as pure and vivid and expression of Sangiovese character as you are likely to find.  It...