Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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April 18, 2017
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McDougall Vineyard has long been one of Dutton Goldfield’s and it’s easy to see why. The 2014 Pinot offers a suave, silky texture with...
Robert Whitley
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April 18, 2017
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The best deal going in high-end California Pinot Noir these days is the "appellation" series from Siduri. Best known as a single-vineyard specialist, winemaker...
Robert Whitley
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April 18, 2017
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Malbec may be the money grape of Argentina, but here in the United States it is typically used as a blending agent. Rodney Strong...
Michael Franz
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April 11, 2017
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This is an exemplary Zinfandel that offers freshness along with the expected full flavor, and that delivers a complete package at an entirely fair...
Michael Franz
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April 11, 2017
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This terrific wine doesn’t bear a lot of resemblance to its Piedmontese counterparts, but it is so good that it need not mimic anything...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2017
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Here is a solid grilling companion with a price that will let you upgrade the quality of the beef.  Blackberry, cherry, soft oak spice,...
Michael Franz
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April 11, 2017
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This notably burly rendition of Sangiovese won’t induce disorientation by making you think you’ve landed in Tuscany, but then, it might very well make...
Michael Franz
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April 11, 2017
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A fine rendition of Chianti Classico, this shows very pleasant interplay between ripe fruit (dried cherries) and toasty oak, with subtle savory notes holding...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2017
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Bargetto continues its success with this variety, producing a bright, fresh summer quaffer with spot-on dry character, along with aromas and flavors of mixed...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2017
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There are still some classic old Zinfandel vineyards in Napa Valley, though they are on the endangered species list thanks to building pressures.  Girard...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2017
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Nero D’Avola is finding new homes outside of Italy, and this unexpected locale shows itself suitable, showing a light bodied, full flavored expression that...
Rich Cook
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April 11, 2017
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Bolla is vastly improved across the board recently, and this fine Amarone continues the trend, delivering a reined in style, with dusty tomato leaf...