Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Wayne Belding
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February 9, 2016
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Christophe Pacalet is a noted producer of Côte de Brouilly and other Beaujolais wines.   His Beaujolais-Villages vineyards rest on granitic soils and are drawn...
Marguerite Thomas
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February 2, 2016
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The vineyards’ high elevation (1,500-1,600 feet) is one of the factors responsible for the high quality of the wines (vines stressed by altitude and...
Michael Apstein
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February 2, 2016
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I highly recommend the second wines of the top estates in Bordeaux, especially as the prices of the grand vins make them unattainable for...
Michael Apstein
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February 2, 2016
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Tenute Silvio Nardi, now run by his daughter, Emilia Nardi, remains of the Brunello’s top producers.  They have vineyards in both the northwest and...
Rich Cook
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February 2, 2016
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An interesting Pinot Noir from a relatively new producer.  At first whiff it presents dusty minerality and talc notes over soft cherry and faint...
Rich Cook
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February 2, 2016
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The X2 is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Zinfandel added, and it’s a bold, peppery expression of Cabernet that’s only enhanced by the Zinfandel. ...
Rich Cook
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February 2, 2016
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Duckhorn’s second vintage of Canvasback is a little tighter than the 2012, and can stand further bottle aging.  Give it a good decant in...
Michael Apstein
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February 2, 2016
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Domaine Faiveley, though based in Nuits-St. Georges in the heart of the Côte d’Or, has always had a strong presence in Mercurey in the...
Michael Apstein
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February 2, 2016
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The transformation of Maison Joseph Faiveley under the leadership of Erwan Faiveley and his team has been extraordinary, catapulting the house into the top...
Robert Whitley
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January 19, 2016
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If you’re looking for a cheap thrill, this $10 Cabernet from Line 39 should do the job. It hits all the markers with notes...
Robert Whitley
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January 19, 2016
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This beauty from Paso Robles shows ripe black fruits with an intensely floral nose. The tannins are supple and the wine well proportioned on...
Rich Cook
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January 19, 2016
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If you’ve been reading my reviews for a while, you’ve gathered that I’m a fan of cool climate when it comes to Rhone varieties...