Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Gloria Ferrer, Carneros (Sonoma County) 2009
Robert Whitley
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May 30, 2017
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The 2009 vintage of Gloria Ferrer’s Royal Cuvee is one of the finest yet, fresh and vibrant despite its eight years, this latest release...
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Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Robert Whitley
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May 23, 2017
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Merry is the queen of California Pinot Noir. Long live the queen. The 2014 Klopp Ranch is a stunning wine that shows the remarkable...
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Viña Cobos, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2015
Paul Lukacs
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May 23, 2017
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Demonstrating why Argentinian Malbec has become so wildly popular, “Felino” offers ripe primary fruit, sexy secondary notes resembling chocolate and vanilla, and a seductively...
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Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Paul Lukacs
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May 23, 2017
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A delightful surprise, this ubiquitous red wine tastes far more serious and compelling than I expected.  It offers classic Cabernet flavor, with an impressive...
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Château des Jacques, Fleurie (Burgundy, France) 2015
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2017
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This Fleurie comes from two sites within the village.  (Jadot has yet to make a single vineyard wine from Fleurie.)  One site is at...
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Pascual Toso, Mendoza (Argentina) 2013
Rich Cook
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May 23, 2017
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Consultant Paul Hobbs selected 23 barrels of Malbec to make this special blend, which features 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that serves to tame the ripe...
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Glunz Family, Santa Barbara County (California) Viognier 2016
Rich Cook
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May 23, 2017
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Here’s a gorgeous, full-bodied yet restrained Viognier from a great source.  The nose shows honeysuckle, peach, and spice that all translate to palate flavors,...
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Villa San Juliette, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2013
Rich Cook
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May 23, 2017
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Here is a fine value in an easy drinking, plush red and black fruit drink me now red wine that has bright pepper and...
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Decoy, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Rich Cook
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May 23, 2017
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Another delicious value from Duckhorn’s everyday drinking lineup.  It’s crisp and fresh, with racy acidity carrying flavors of sweet citrus and stone fruit, finishing...
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Etude, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Robert Whitley
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May 23, 2017
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If you’re looking for a sweet, juicy California style Pinot Noir you’ve come to the wrong place. The 2014 Etude North Canyon is dry...
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Shooting Star, Lake County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2017
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Renowned California winemaker Jed Steele is behind the Shooting Star.  Steele buys grapes and wines from others, blends, ages and bottles them under this...
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Luce, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2012
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2017
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Luce della Vite, usually referred to as “Luce,” initially was a joint venture of the Mondavi and Frescobaldi families but is now owned solely...
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