Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Clos Pegase, Calistoga (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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April 26, 2016
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At its best, the Napa Valley produces sublime beauty in the bottle, and in 2012, the growing season lent itself to long ripening on...
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Villa Cerna, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
Michael Apstein
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April 26, 2016
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Cecchi, though one of Tuscany’s great producers, flies under the radar.  A family firm run currently by brothers Andrea and Cesare Cecchi, they produce...
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Ancient Peaks Winery, Paso Robles (California) Zinfandel 2013
Rich Cook
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May 3, 2016
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A fine example of a lusty, wildly oaky style that has legions of fans.  Black fruit, fall spice and oak char hold aromatic sway,...
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Ancient Peaks Winery, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Rich Cook
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May 3, 2016
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Another full throttle winner from this producer, at a price that will keep you coming back.  It’s perfectly ripe and delivers mixed berry, fall...
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Ancient Peaks Winery, Paso Robles (California) Merlot 2013
Rich Cook
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May 3, 2016
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One of my favorite value producers brings us another winner.  This is the bold side of Merlot, featuring black fruit, fall spice, toasty oak...
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Hawk and Horse, Red Hills (Lake County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Robert Whitley
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April 26, 2016
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The hand of Dr. Richard Peterson is evident in this vintage from Hawk and Horse, a Lake County winery that flies a bit under...
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Domaine Lignier-Michelot, Morey St. Denis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2014
Michael Apstein
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April 26, 2016
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I often wonder who is spending $100+ for a bottle of wine.  I will not presume to judge whether this bottle, or any bottle,...
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Domaine Humbert Frères, Fixin (Burgundy, France) 2014
Michael Apstein
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April 26, 2016
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It’s a sad commentary of wine pricing when a bottle of Burgundy from Fixin, one of the least prestigious villages in the Côtes de...
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Domaine Parent, Pommard Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2014
Michael Apstein
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April 26, 2016
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Domaine Parent, a top producer based in Pommard, has made a great array of wines in 2014.  While many 2014 reds are forward and...
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Trione, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Syrah 2010
Paul Lukacs
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April 26, 2016
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An exceptional California Syrah, certainly the best I have tasted this year, this wine tastes ripe but balanced, and offers significantly more than just...
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Flora Springs, Napa Valley (California) 2013
Rich Cook
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April 26, 2016
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This bottling has been around since 1984, and it features a different blend of three of the five main Bordeaux varieties each year.  This...
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Trione, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Rich Cook
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April 26, 2016
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I’ve been impressed by Trione lately — they seem happy to hold onto wines until they feel they are ready for release.  This must...
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