Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Alpha Crucis, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 Rich and full-bodied, the 2014 Titan cab from Alpha Crucis exhibits complex layers of blackberry and cassis, with a hint of violet and oak...
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Campo Viejo, Rioja DOC (Spain) Garnacha 2014
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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Garnacha is typically used as a blending grape on the warmer Mediterranean side of the Rioja region, but it occasionally pops up as a...
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Ysios, Rioja (Spain) 2008
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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This silky smooth reserve Rioja delivers a palate of blueberry and blackberry with outstanding fruit purity, a hint of restrained oak, notes of vanilla...
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Frei Brothers, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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The Frei Brothers 2013  reserve shows the depth and richness that is typical of Russian River pinot, with impressive intensity of flavor without being...
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Jacob’s Creek, Australia (Southern Hemisphere) Shiraz 2013
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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The Two Lands Shiraz delivers the sort of value that was a huge reason Aussie wines first gained a toe-hold in America. This vintage...
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Jacob’s Creek, South Eastern Australia (Southern Hemisphere) Moscato 2015
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 Moscato with cheese and tapas on a summer day is an enduring tradition in northern Italy. That experience can be replicated on our shores,...
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Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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Under the direction of winemaker Rick Sayre, Rodney Strong Vineyards has been among California’s most consistent performers over the past 25 years, routinely cranking...
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Chateau Cal-a-Vie, South Coast (California) 2012
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 Chateau Cal-a-Vie is a resort outside of San Diego surrounded by vineyards. The vineyards were planted some years ago by the nearby Fallbrook Winery,...
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Black Stallion, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 This cabernet from Black Stallion is that rare red wine from the Napa Valley that’s modestly priced. And the price is extremely modest given...
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V. Sattui, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 V. Sattui’s 2012 cabernet from Howell Mountain exhibits raw power and then some. This impressive wine shows richly layered cassis and blackberry fruits on...
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Luca Bosio, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 On the nose the 2010 Luca Bosio shows notes of saddle leather and spice. On the palate it delivers aromas of dark cherry, dried...
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Francis Ford Coppola, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014
Robert Whitley
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March 22, 2016
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 Coppola’s Director’s Cut Pinot Noir from the excellent 2014 vintage is yet another in the recent string of outstanding California pinots released to sell...
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