Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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September 20, 2016
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Always presenting great value, the Diamond Collection line often garners big scores at low prices.  This 2014 Pinot delivers tart cherry, fall spice and...
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Eagle Eye Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2013
Rich Cook
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September 20, 2016
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A bold, aggressive style that doesn’t shy away from barrel influence, which proves a wise choice with the ripe fruit.  Blackberry, cassis, leaf, chocolate...
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Bolla, Veronese IGT (Veneto, Italy) 2011
Rich Cook
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September 20, 2016
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A unique blend of Corvina and Cabernet Sauvignon that shows deep ripe mixed berry fruit aromas accompanied by notes of leaf and fall spice. ...
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Talbott, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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September 20, 2016
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Talbott hits it out of the park again with this stunning Pinot Noir.  Bright cherry, strawberry, mild rhubarb, dry earth and spice aromas all...
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Lamole di Lamole, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
Rich Cook
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September 13, 2016
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The term Gran Selezione indicates a wine that proved to be something special for the vintage that made it worth holding back from the...
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Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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September 13, 2016
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For fans of a bold, full-throttle expression that still has the backbone to keep it all together through the long finish. You get a...
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Whitecliff Vineyard, New York (United States) 2013
Wayne Belding
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September 13, 2016
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The Whitecliff Vineyard is located in the Hudson Valley of New York.  Their splendid 2013 Sky Island Red bottling is an impressive wine.  Made...
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Neil Ellis, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Marguerite Thomas
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September 13, 2016
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Sumptuously colored deep, dark purple, this South African gem is equally opulent in its aromatic elements that bring to mind a gust of chocolate-mint...
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Trione, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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September 13, 2016
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I’m developing a strong preference for Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to wines like this.  It’s a gorgeous red fruit expression, with deep fall...
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Jason Stephens Winery, Santa Clara Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Rich Cook
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September 13, 2016
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A very forward, spicy, crowd-pleasing style that makes a fine cocktail red.  Blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon, clove and dill aromas and flavors are nicely...
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Broadside, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Rich Cook
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September 13, 2016
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A solid value, daily drinker that shows real Cabernet character.  Blackberry, currants, dried herbs and fall spice ride a medium body and finish with...
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Presqu’ile, San Luis Obispo County (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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September 13, 2016
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Very much like the previous vintage of this vineyard designate Pinot Noir, it’s a wine that’s not for everyone, but it is a completely...
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