Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Santa Maria La Palma, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2016
Michael Apstein
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June 13, 2017
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Vermentino, Sardinia’s most planted grape variety, has become “hot.”  Even the French are starting to use the Italian name instead of the French name,...
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Roots Wine Company, Yamhill-Carlton District AVA (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
Wayne Belding
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June 13, 2017
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The Roots Wine Company is a small winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.  Winemaker Chris Berg was born in Racine, Wisconsin and named...
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Marques de Casa Concha, Maipo Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2017
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This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon uses the characteristic Maipo terrior vibe to advantage, grabbing the tasty side of the herbaceous notes as a balancer for...
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Q Collection, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2017
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Here’s a very nice example of Napa Cabernet at a ridiculously low price.  It tends toward the more modern, drink me now style that’s...
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Q Collection, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2017
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A nice budget buy in Pinot Noir from a desirable locale.  Black cherry, damp earth and vanilla aromas and flavors are presented with clarity...
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Bread & Butter, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2015
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2017
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A new line of daily drinkers available nationally at Whole Foods markets and other big retailers that gives a lot of bang for your...
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Steele, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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June 13, 2017
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Jed Steele has sourced fruit from this vineyard for several vintages now, and it’s always a pleaser.  Aromas of macerated strawberry, cherry, dusty spice...
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Cosentino Winery, Lodi (California) Zinfandel 2015
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2017
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A plush, complex Zinfandel that’s long on varietal flavors and easy on the oak influence.  Cherry and raspberry fruit and some light citric notes...
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Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2014
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2017
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Always a top performer, Dry Creek Vineyard brings us another classic Zinfandel, with everything dialed in beautifully — Dark berry fruit, pepper, dry style,...
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Trefethen, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley (California) Dry Riesling 2016
Rich Cook
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June 6, 2017
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Trefethen is one of a very small group of vintners in Napa Valley that remain dedicated to Riesling in a dry style, and thankfully...
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Matchbook, Dunnigan Hills (California) Tempranillo 2013
Robert Whitley
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June 6, 2017
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The dry, warm climate of Dunnigan Hills, near Sacramento, mimics the climate of parts of Spain and Portugal where Tempranillo thrives, so it’s no...
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Noble Vines, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Robert Whitley
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June 6, 2017
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Monterey County Pinot Noir has come of age in recent years, producing any number of brilliant, high-end Pinots that wine enthusiasts embrace. This isn’t...
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