Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

En Garde, Livermore Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 27, 2016
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With lovely blueberry and blackberry fruit, this latest from En Garde is an elegant and seductive cabernet with silky tannins, making for pleasurable near-term...
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Rocca Family Vineyards, Yountville (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 27, 2016
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Rocca’s Grigsby Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is big ripe and rich, with firm tannins and a long, scintillating finish. A Platinum award-winner at the 2016...
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Cameron Hughes, Napa Valley (California) 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 27, 2016
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If you’re looking for sensational wine on a tight budget, Cameron Hughes is a good bet almost every time. This brand purchases odd lots...
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Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Robert Whitley
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September 27, 2016
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This delicate pinot from the Russian River shows exceptional balance, with a pretty floral note on the nose and a touch of earthy forest...
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Experience, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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September 27, 2016
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Here’s a bold, ripe Pinot Noir that lives up to its name, providing an experience of black cherry fruit blended with cinnamon, graham cracker,...
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Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Robert Whitley
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September 27, 2016
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This small family run winery in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley continues to amaze. The 2014 Deep End Blend is a brooding wine that probably needs...
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Archimedes, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 20, 2016
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This vintage of Archimedes exhibits the telltale richness and power of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon without losing the suppleness and sensual mouth-feel that is...
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Brancaia, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
Rich Cook
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September 20, 2016
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A gorgeous super Tuscan from a great vintage!  This wine has a ton working in its favor — pure black and red fruit aromas...
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Brassfield Estate Winery, High Valley (California) 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 20, 2016
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Brassfield’s Eruption is a veritable spice bomb, showing loads of wood spice along with decadent red and black fruits and supple tannins. The blend...
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TreRose, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Italy) 2012
Robert Whitley
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September 20, 2016
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Vino Nobile when it’s good is the ultimate red wine for food, particularly roasted and grilled meats. TreRose has delivered this beauty from the...
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Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma County (California) 2012
Robert Whitley
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September 20, 2016
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One of California’s most famous red Meritage wines, Cinq Cepages never disappoints. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren has had this blend dialed in for years....
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Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montacino (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
Rich Cook
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September 20, 2016
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Take some time and unwind.  No, not you — this wine.  You’ll definitely want to tuck this one away in the deep recesses of...
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