Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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April 26, 2016
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K-J has always had fairly good success with syrah and the 2014 bottling from Santa Barbara County is an excellent example. It shows dark,...
Robert Whitley
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April 26, 2016
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The Atlas Peak appellation hasn’t been in the Duckhorn stable for very long, but it is very quickly proving itself as worthy more established...
Robert Whitley
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April 26, 2016
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Once upon a time, cheap pinot noir tasted like cheap pinot noir. That would be thin and uninteresting, or flawed with notes of green,...
Paul Lukacs
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April 19, 2016
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Very firm, with tight tannins, this is a wine to drink with hearty fare — especially grilled or roasted meats. It may well become...
Marguerite Thomas
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April 19, 2016
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Kalecik Karasi (kah-le-djic car-ah-ser) Vinkara’s high-altitude (1000-2500 feet) vineyard rises up in North central Turkey’s ancient region of Anatolia. Not only is this an...
Rich Cook
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April 19, 2016
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A delightful blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that cries out for a rich meaty pasta preparation. Racy acidity brings out a mix...
Robert Whitley
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April 19, 2016
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Homage from Close Pegase is a proprietary red that is cabernet sauvignon (99 percent) in everything but name. This vintage is positively brilliant, exhibiting...
Rich Cook
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April 19, 2016
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A big, meaty, lusty quaff from the very southern end of the appellation that shows bright berry fruit and a touch of cologne that...
Rich Cook
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April 19, 2016
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A fine blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignane from what must be the longest appellation name on the planet. It shows lively pepper notes...
Rich Cook
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April 19, 2016
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Merlot master Duckhorn hits it again with this Carneros bottling, offering a different profile than their other Merlots. This one delivers cherry, ripe cranberry...
Rich Cook
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April 19, 2016
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Quite bold for a Willamette wine. I don’t often see this kind of fullness or grip from Pinots from this area at this kind...
Rich Cook
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April 19, 2016
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Another beauty from Duckhorn’s 2012 line, definitely a banner vintage for them. It’s all here — blackberry, cassis, vanilla, fall spice and a dash...