Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

E. Guigal, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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December 6, 2016
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Remarkable in many ways, this Chateauneuf-du-Pape is lean and vigorous.  It is earthy, with hints of sweet spice and wild herbs, plus soft, gentle...
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J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Rich Cook
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December 6, 2016
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This vintage of Hilltop shows a bit more oak than the last two, but have no fear — it will fold in nicely with...
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Hermann J. Wiemer, Finger Lakes (New York) Cabernet Franc 2014
Michael Franz
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November 29, 2016
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If you go nuts for big, rich, “gobs of fruit” wines, this is not your thing.  However, if you like lighter reds with lots...
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Dupont-Tisserandot, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) 2012
Michael Apstein
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November 29, 2016
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Gevrey-Chambertin, since it is a large and well-known appellation, is filled with both promise and peril for those seeking top-notch wines with a “village”...
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Chamonix, Franschhoek (South Africa) Pinotage 2013
Marguerite Thomas
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November 29, 2016
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Pinotage, South Africa’s signature red grape, is not always as successful as Greywacke from Chamonix.  This wine is deeply colored, and it has complex...
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Don Melchor, Puente Alto DO (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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November 29, 2016
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A noble wine that shows sense of place in a most positive way, and one that’s built for the long haul.  Black cherry and...
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Paul Achs, Burgenland (Austria) Blaufränkisch 2013
Michael Franz
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November 29, 2016
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Red wines from Austria’s Burgenland region are poised to make a big push toward prominence in export markets, and if that seems implausible to...
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Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Sicily, Italy) 2013
Michael Franz
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November 29, 2016
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Planeta is an exceptional producer with multiple winemaking facilities located at various points around the large island of Sicily…which is an important fact, as...
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Roots Wine Company, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
Michael Apstein
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November 29, 2016
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Roots was founded by the Berg family in 1999 and specializes in Pinot Noir, producing their first vintage in 2002.  Chris Berg, the current...
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Beringer Vineyards, Paso Robles (California) 2014
Marguerite Thomas
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November 29, 2016
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This is a congenial wine with mid-range weight and fresh fruit flavors balanced by delicate hints of vanilla and oak.  One of Waymaker’s most...
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Corte alla Flora, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) 2012
Michael Franz
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November 29, 2016
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Fine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines are among Italy’s best renditions of Sangiovese, but they remain under-appreciated due to their rather cumbersome name, which...
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Patton Valley Vineyard, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2013
Michael Apstein
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November 29, 2016
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From a warmer site compared to their 10-Acre Bottling, this West Block Pinot Noir delivers a riper, yet elegant, profile with appealing herbal character. ...
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