Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2016
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Bright Angel is a project of Pat and Robbin Pipp, focused on bringing Napa Valley quality to consumers in the Midwest. I know some...
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2016
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Madrigal has been around for a while, with family roots in Napa Valley vineyard management going back 75 years, and wine under the name...
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2016
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Malbec fans — this is not your Argentina styled wine, or even California for that matter. Everything about it says France, from the funky...
Rich Cook
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October 25, 2016
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Here is a very nice medium weight Petite Sirah that is already showing easy drinkability, yet promises to age well. Cherry and mixed berry...
Robert Whitley
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October 25, 2016
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La Crema’s latest RRV pinot shows a floral and spice nose, followed by bright cherry fruit on the palate with a modest touch of...
Michael Apstein
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October 18, 2016
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The team at Presqu’ile clearly knows what they are doing. First, I tasted — and loved — their Chardonnay, reinforcing the idea that Santa...
Rich Cook
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October 18, 2016
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Okay Pinot-philes, (that may not be a word, but you know who you are) here’s a wine that has all the geek markers covered. ...
Robert Whitley
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October 18, 2016
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This winery has been a class act over the past three decades, led the entire time by Ted Edwards, perhaps the most underrated winemaker...
Paul Lukacs
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August 2, 2016
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Impressive on account of being substantial but nevertheless well balanced, this is a very fine Napa Cabernet. The wine is neither too sweet nor...
Michael Apstein
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October 18, 2016
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Though distinctly different from Martini’s Napa Valley bottling, it is equally appealing, perhaps because it is so different. This Cabernet is more floral and...
Michael Apstein
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October 18, 2016
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Maison Drouhin, the superb Burgundy-based négociant, was the first French firm to invest in Oregon when they purchased vineyards in the Dundee AVA of...
Marguerite Thomas
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October 18, 2016
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While it still tastes very youthful, this wine delivers considerable complexity and offers great drinking pleasure. It is medium bodied and nicely balanced by...