Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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January 10, 2017
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Founded in 1982, Rex Hill is a well-known name among Oregon Pinot Noir producers.  While they produce several Pinot Noir bottlings, their Jacob-Hart Estate...
Wayne Belding
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January 10, 2017
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The Crus of Beaujolais remain among the finest values in the wine world.  Combining luscious fruit expression with impressive depth and complexity, the ten...
Robert Whitley
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January 10, 2017
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 The blend on this wine is different each vintage but the results always seems to be the same, which is a thing of beauty....
Robert Whitley
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January 10, 2017
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 Landmark’s Overlook may be its bottom tier pinot noir, but it has plenty of oomph to go along with the sweet price. The nose...
Robert Whitley
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January 10, 2017
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 Renato Ratti’s Ochetti nebbiolo from the Langhe district of Piedmont is an early contender for value red wine of the year. While not as...
Michael Apstein
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January 3, 2017
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The international blend of Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) dwarfs the contribution of Tempranillo (15%) and Garnacha.  With ripe flavors, a bit of...
Michael Apstein
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January 3, 2017
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Big and powerful, this blend of Tempranillo (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Merlot has a glossy texture.  Even at seven years of age, a...
Robert Whitley
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January 3, 2017
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Smooth and supple on the palate, with a huge burst of blueberry fruit and woodsmoke, this is a syrah that should be the example...
Robert Whitley
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January 3, 2017
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After all these years, Argentina continues to amaze with stunning wines that beat the pants off everyone in the value wine market. This Gascon...
Robert Whitley
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January 3, 2017
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There is a tendency to put Sonoma-Cutrer in the chardonnay box, where it has historically excelled. Yet this iconic Russian River Valley winery also...
Rich Cook
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January 3, 2017
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This blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Barbera and Petite Verdot shows Michael Wood’s skill as a blender.  Bringing techniques honed at Guenoc and Shannon...
Marguerite Thomas
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January 3, 2017
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A superb red wine, lying temptingly dark and glossy in the glass, “Snakepit” seduces first with vivid fruit aromas and flavors.  Chewiness on the...