Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

River Myst Haven, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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April 12, 2016
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A new player to me, and one worth keeping an eye on. This Pinot Noir bottling is a lovely low alcohol mix of earthy...
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Tuscandidio Winery, South Coast (California) Barbera 2013
Rich Cook
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April 12, 2016
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I’m surprised that Barbera hasn’t caught on more quickly in California.  Almost all of the examples I taste are well made and quite food...
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Luigi Einaudi, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2011
Wayne Belding
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April 12, 2016
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Although this vintage has been in the market for several months, it is still available from several sources and only getting better as it...
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Le Monde, Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Franc 2014
Wayne Belding
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April 12, 2016
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Le Monde is a producer worth seeking out. While situated within the Friuli Grave DOC, their local conditions set them apart from most and...
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Alessandro di Compreale, Sicily (Italy) Syrah 2012
Marguerite Thomas
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April 12, 2016
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When it comes to Sicily, Syrah isn’t my favorite red grape variety — give me Nero d’Avola, Nerello or one of the other fine...
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Palari, Faro (Sicily, Italy) 2009
Marguerite Thomas
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April 12, 2016
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This wine’s brick-red color and seductive floral and spicy aromas alert you from the get-go that this is going to be an unusual wine,...
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Presqu’ile, San Luis Obispo County (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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April 12, 2016
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A very interesting wine.  Don’t be put off by an initial nose that shows cracked tomato leaf and dusty aromas.  Give it some swirling...
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Domaine Parent, Pommard (Burgundy, France) 2014
Michael Apstein
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April 5, 2016
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There could be a more reliable producer of Pommard than Domaine Parent, but I doubt it.  If you want to experience the wines of...
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Palari, Faro (Sicily, Italy) A Francisa 2008
Marguerite Thomas
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April 12, 2016
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There are so many things that set this wine above the crowded field. One is its unique personality, including flavors and aromas that seem...
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Sonoma-Loeb, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Ed McCarthy
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April 5, 2016
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Sonoma-Loeb produces three different Pinot Noirs, but its star is its Pinot from the highly regarded Dutton Ranch, located in Green Valley, the coolest...
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Robert Oatley, Margaret River (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Rich Cook
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April 12, 2016
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A fresh, lively Cabernet that’s proud of its terroir, showing plush black fruit, dried herbs, mild earth and soft brown spice. Firm grip suggests...
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Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2014
Rich Cook
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April 12, 2016
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Here’s a solid food friendly Pinot Noir at a pleasing price.  Medium extraction and well-managed French oak give us a mouthful of cherry, strawberry,...
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