Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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December 27, 2016
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Wines from Chiroubles, another one of the ten cru of Beaujolais, are typically fruitier and less firm than those from Morgon. Berne’s 2015 Chiroubles...
Michael Apstein
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December 27, 2016
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I only became acquainted with Frédéric Berne’s Beaujolais during my annual trip to Burgundy last November.  Based on my tasting of his 2014s, I...
Michael Franz
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December 27, 2016
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This historic property needs no introduction to those who follow wine history and wine news.  I’m tempted to offer an introduction for those who...
Michael Franz
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December 27, 2016
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Based on the interesting design of the capsule atop this wine’s cork, I’d guess that “992” is a reference to the altitude of the...
Michael Franz
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December 27, 2016
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The label borne by this lovely wine announces unashamedly that it was made from the property’s youngest vines, and as the winemaking team had...
Michael Franz
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December 27, 2016
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I like my young Rioja light and fresh and unencumbered by heavy-handed oak, and thankfully, this style seems to be on the rise.  Whether...
Michael Apstein
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December 27, 2016
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Beaujolais is clearly a hot area.  Major Beaune-based Burgundy négociants are investing there, either by buying properties, such as Jadot with Château des Jacques,...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2016
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Laetitia’s sparkling winemaker Dave Hickey is one of California’s hidden treasures. He quietly turns out seven different bottlings of fizz each year, but none...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2016
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The softer side of Zinfandel shows well here, with a nose of mixed berry, orange zest and easy fall spice all delivered on the...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2016
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A bright and spicy Zinfandel that features brambly berry fruit, lively black pepper and fall spice in a dry style that fits the table,...
Rich Cook
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December 20, 2016
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A bold, ripe and rich expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that’s enhanced by 15% Syrah.  Proper Cabernet character takes the lead, and the Syrah adds...
Michael Apstein
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December 20, 2016
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I don’t know enough about all the producers in Liguria to say that Lunae Bosoni is “the best.”  But what I can say, after...