Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Michele Reverdito, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
Michael Franz
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June 28, 2016
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Barolo wines from Serralunga were particularly successful as a group in 2012, and this is a particularly impressive case in point.  Already very showy...
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Broccardo, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
Michael Franz
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June 28, 2016
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A clear over-achiever at this level in the Barolo hierarchy (meaning, wines blended from fruit drawn from multiple villages within the appellation), this shows...
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Dario Stroppiana, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
Michael Franz
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June 28, 2016
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Dario Stroppiana has been making some terrific wines during the past few vintages, and they remain relatively little-known among consumers (at least in the...
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Armando Parusso, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2012
Michael Franz
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June 28, 2016
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This is a rather wild but nevertheless thoroughly exciting wine on the basis of its exceptional expressiveness and power.  The aromas show balsamic notes...
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Piccini, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2014
Robert Whitley
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June 28, 2016
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Here’s a delicious ‘Super Tuscan’ that won’t bust your wine budget. It’s a common enough Tuscan red blend of Sangiovese, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet...
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Byron, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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June 28, 2016
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I’m loving the trend toward lower alcohol levels in California Pinot Noir, especially in wines like this one that manage a plush texture and...
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Nielson, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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June 28, 2016
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A new project by Byron Vineyards, here is a find in the locatable, budget-friendly California Pinot Noir category.  It’s in the food friendly, moderately...
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Wild Ridge, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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June 28, 2016
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This Sonoma Coast Pinot shows exceptional promise, offering a floral nose with earthy overtones, hints of spice, and layered red and blue fruits. With...
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Conterno Fantino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
Michael Franz
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June 21, 2016
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Conterno Fantino almost always treats wines from this top Monforte d’Alba site to a lot of new wood, and consequently they can take years...
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Piccini, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
Robert Whitley
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June 28, 2016
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 Piccini’s Chianti Classico Riserva gets kudos for its fruit purity, a big dollop of black cherry that lingers on the palate. This is a...
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Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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May 10, 2016
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 Goldeneye’s 2013 Ten Degrees shows layered blue fruits with hints of spice and earthy, toasty notes on the palate. The tannins are refined and...
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Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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June 21, 2016
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Goldeneye’s estate vineyard blend is always a great one, and this vintage is no exception.  Bright cherry fruit with touches of raspberry, powder, fall...
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