Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2017
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The Sonoma Coast is the latest “hot” — more accurate to say, cool — place for Pinot Noir because of the dramatically cooler climate...
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2017
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This wonderfully refined mineraly Cabernet Sauvignon is a pleasure to drink now.  I’m certain it will gain complexity — though it has plenty now...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2017
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 This fine Marlborough Sauvignon succeeds by…not trying too hard.  Many renditions of this famous wine category are exciting to taste but tiring to drink. ...
Michael Franz
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July 11, 2017
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 This excellent wine doesn’t quite hit the heights attained by the thrilling 2013 Cohn Vineyard Pinot, but it rings up for almost $20 less,...
Rich Cook
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July 11, 2017
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A classically styled Napa Cabernet that is approachable now and has the structure to age gracefully as well, and is a value leader in...
Michael Apstein
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July 11, 2017
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Distinctly different from Nickel & Nickel’s other single vineyard Cabernet bottlings, the one from State Ranch appears far more youthful at this stage with...
Michael Franz
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July 4, 2017
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This is a brand new domaine, and 2014 was the first vintage.  Vines were planted last year, so this wine was made from fruit...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2017
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A refresher:  When I mention "minerality" in a wine, I’m usually referring to something akin to what you would get in a cold glass...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2017
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I’d rush to get some of this wine — at 627 cases produced, there’s a fair amount, but word will spread like wildfire from...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2017
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I continue to like the trend toward more acid and less intervention in Chardonnay that I’m tasting lately and this new offering from winemaker...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2017
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A fresh, lively presentation of citrus, melon and white flower aromas leads to a bright palate where the fruit dances around a granite core. ...
Rich Cook
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July 4, 2017
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This recent release features a little bit of oak, which helps to cream up the mid-palate texture without intruding on lively citrus, melon and...