Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Bright Angel, Yountville (Napa Valley, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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I don’t often recommend Sauvignon Blanc in this price range — they tend toward extreme manipulation — but this wine hits all my markers...
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Niner Wines, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Albarino 2016
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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It’s always a treat to sit with Patrick Muran at Niner and taste through new and upcoming releases, and I’m happy to report that...
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Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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This is the second vintage that I’ve had the opportunity to taste, and my notes are nearly identical to the 2010 I tasted in...
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Torres, Conca De Barberà (Catalonia, Spain) 2010
Michael Franz
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April 25, 2017
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An exciting blend of Garnacha, Monastrell and Cariñena, along with the revived, indigenous Querol and Garró.  I don’t have enough experience to know what...
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Torres, Penedes (Catalonia, Spain) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Michael Franz
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April 25, 2017
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The 2012 edition of “Mas La Plana” Cabernet shows an effortless character in all important dimensions… aroma, attack, mid-palate and finish.  In sensory terms,...
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Torres, Priorat (Catalonia, Spain) 2013
Michael Franz
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April 25, 2017
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A wonderfully meaty, satisfying wine, this shows both a rustic side fitting for rugged Priorat and a suave side that makes sense from the...
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Jean Leon, Penedes (Catalonia, Spain) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Michael Franz
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April 25, 2017
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Anybody who can string together four syllables can claim they make a Bordeaux style red, but here’s a Spanish Cabernet that could fool a...
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Seven Oxen, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2013
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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A gorgeous "GMT" that’s shows boldly elegant structure, with a nod to French style complementing its Paso Robles pedigree.  It is perfectly ripe, showing...
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Seven Oxen, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Mourvedre 2014
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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Made very much in the style of Bandol by Bastien Leduc, this wine is big on food friendly acidity and shows vibrant cherry and...
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Bright Angel, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2015
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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Here’s a delightful Pinot Noir from a great site, expressing well integrated cherry, cranberry, cedar spice and dry earth aromas, with a palate focused...
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Black Kite, Santa Lucia Highlands (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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A very interesting expression of this marquee vineyard, showing toasty oak over cherry, dry earth and strawberry aromas and flavors, with popping acidity and...
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Dutton-Goldfield, Fort Ross-Seaview (Sonoma Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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April 25, 2017
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Full-throttle black cherry aromas are the calling card in this rich, refined Pinot Noir, where the palate backs up the nose and adds cinnamon...
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