Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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An elegant Cabernet Franc that avoids any overt green character, leaning instead into soft cherry, floral and mild fall spice.  It’s delicious on its...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2017
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Who knew that Freemark Abbey made excellent Sauvignon Blanc?  Of course, they are an iconic producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and some incredibly lush sweet...
Michael Apstein
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May 23, 2017
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Founded in only 2000, Stewart Cellars buys grapes from growers they respect.  This Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Stanly Ranch Vineyard in Napa Valley. ...
Rich Cook
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May 23, 2017
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A ripe yet restrained Malbec featuring red plum, cherry, cedar chest and dry earth aromas that translate well on the palate, with moderate grip...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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I’m glad that Niner continues to make a stand-alone bottling of Carmenere — their eastside estate source is a winner.  The 2014 shows a...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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Niner’s Heart Hill vineyard sits just east of the tasting room on Paso Robles’ western side in what is now the Willow Creek District...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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Leon Tackitt’s 50/50 blend of Creston District Barbera and Estrella District Zinfandel is a vibrant glass of red fruit, spice, vanilla and cola delivered...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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I really enjoy Janell Dusi’s take on her family vineyard fruit — it’s a lively mix of wild berry fruit, pepper and soft fall...
Robert Whitley
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May 16, 2017
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This if Flora Springs’ basic Napa Valley Cabernet and it’s one of the best Cab values in the valley. Showing notes of blackberry and...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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One of California’s top Pinot Noir sites in the hands of one of the world’s top Pinot Noir makers equals a top flight wine...
Rich Cook
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May 16, 2017
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French born Roger Nicolas has been making wine in Paso Robles from his terraced vineyards for the past sixteen years, and while he’ll tell...
Robert Whitley
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May 16, 2017
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With a floral nose and deep notes of black fruits and spice, this is the sort of Malbec that won over consumers during the...