Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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May 10, 2016
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From an exceptional vintage, the 2012 Jordan is an impressive wine that delivers layered aromas of blackberry and cassis, with a wood note of...
Robert Whitley
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May 10, 2016
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Sierra Mar has become one of my favorite pinot vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, consistently delivering layered wines that show richness with balance,...
Robert Whitley
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May 10, 2016
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With a gorgeous nose of cranberry and violets on the nose, this Fleurie shows exceptional potential but disappoints a bit on the palate. The...
Robert Whitley
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May 10, 2016
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From one of the best spots in Santa Barbara County pinot noir, the Byron Julia’s shows a note of woodsmoke and spice on the...
Marguerite Thomas
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May 3, 2016
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The 2012 vintage got off to a worrisome start, with winter freezes and strong mistral winds doing some damage in the vineyards, followed by...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2016
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If you need another example of how Carmignano over delivers, look no further than this one from Villa Artimino. Very fragrant, it has a...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2016
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Santa Cristina in Pilli is one of two single-vineyard (“crus”) Carmignano. (Ambra also produces two Carmignano Riservas from two other single vineyards.) This is...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2016
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This stunning wine has the structure — firm without be hard or aggressive — you’d expect for an excellent young wine. With a “not...
Michael Apstein
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May 3, 2016
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This immediately accessible mid-weight wine combines fruit and earth with just the right amount of structure. It has extraordinary complexity for the price. Buy...
Rich Cook
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May 3, 2016
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Some of the more interesting Malbec of late is coming from this sub appellation of Mendoza. There’s a bright redfruit focus here, with vanilla...
Paul Lukacs
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May 3, 2016
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A Grenache-based red from sunny, dry vineyards just north of France’s southeastern Spanish border, this wine is filled with bright cherry and plum fruit...
Paul Lukacs
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May 3, 2016
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A succulent, fairly modern-styled Rioja, Gaudium offers powerful but succulent flavors, with plum and berry flavors enhanced by echoes of dried herbs, tobacco, and...