Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Sobon Estate, Amador County (California) Barbera 2013
Rich Cook
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January 19, 2016
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Fans of an oak driven, stylized glass of red wine that still has the flavor and acidic punch to stand up to a great...
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Gallo, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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January 12, 2016
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Gina Gallo’s autograph now adorns the family’s signature series line, and thanks to the acquisition of some of California’s top vineyard properties, the line...
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Lamoreaux Landing, Finger Lakes (New York) 2012
Wayne Belding
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January 12, 2016
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Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars is located on the shores of Seneca Lake.  While best known for Rieslings and other whites, their cool climate red...
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Tuscandido Winery, South Coast (California) Syrah 2013
Rich Cook
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January 12, 2016
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I love it when a start up winery looks at what will grow on the land that it has rather than trying to grow...
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Tuscandido Winery, South Coast (California) 2013
Rich Cook
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January 12, 2016
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If you like your Rhône style wines bright and peppery, you’ll enjoy this surprise from San Diego county fruit.  Is quite correct, with blackberry,...
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Tuscandido Winery, South Coast (California) Merlot 2013
Rich Cook
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January 12, 2016
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Proprietor/winemaker Jim Tondelli is starting to make some waves in northern San Diego county with wines like this food friendly Merlot.  This is a...
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Spottswoode, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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January 12, 2016
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The eleventh vintage of this Cabernet Sauvignon is Spottswoode’s near term drinking wine, made in a rich fruit forward style that’s really easy to...
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Lang & Reed Wine Co., North Coast (California) Cabernet Franc 2013
Linda Murphy
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January 12, 2016
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John and Tracey Skupny are Cabernet Franc champions, sourcing the grape from throughout the North Coast for this wine.  High-quality Cab Franc is hard...
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Chene Bleu, IGP Vaucluse (Rhône Valley, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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January 12, 2016
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Nicole Rolet and her team at Chene Bleu are shooting for the stars with their wines, aiming to be one of the Rhone’s top...
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Macari Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Cabernet Franc 2010
Michael Apstein
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January 12, 2016
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Long Island wines do not command the respect they deserve.  Though many producers there believe Merlot to be the island’s signature grape, my vote...
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Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
Michael Apstein
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January 12, 2016
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Wines from Cannubi, one of the very best vineyards in the Barolo zone, are capable of an amazing combination of grace and power.  While...
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Domaine Sainte Croix, Corbières (Languedoc, France) 2012
Michael Apstein
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January 12, 2016
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Corbières, one of the many appellations in the Languedoc, offers sturdy reds, such as this one, ideal for wintery fare.  Dark fruit flavors dominate...
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