Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Franz
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November 24, 2015
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It is inevitable that justice will ultimately prevail and that the Australian wine industry will come roaring back to its proper place near the...
Michael Franz
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November 24, 2015
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I believe I’ve tasted every vintage of this terrific wine that’s ever been made, and I cannot recall another vintage that was any better...
Rich Cook
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November 17, 2015
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I’ve not seen this "L"-less spelling of the grape name before, but I suppose it doesn’t matter since the pronunciation of the name never...
Linda Murphy
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November 17, 2015
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Winemaker Aaron Pott is an energetic advocate of Bordeaux Right Bank reds, blends of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, as opposed to the Left Bank-centric...
Michael Franz
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November 17, 2015
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This is a very good wine that shows lots of power, and it also has a lot of room for improvement over the next...
Michael Franz
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November 17, 2015
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They say that confession is good for the soul, so, here goes: I’ve had a hard time working up much enthusiasm for wines from...
Robert Whitley
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November 10, 2015
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Keenan’s Cabernet Franc makes a bold statement, as most wines made by Nils Venge do. It’s something of a rarity to come across a...
Michael Apstein
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November 17, 2015
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For decades, Don Melchor has traditionally been Chile’s emblematic wine. Despite competition from other top Chilean producers with their top Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, Don...
Michael Apstein
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November 17, 2015
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Full disclosure: I gave this wine extra points for value, because it would be hard to do better at the price. It delivers a...
Michael Apstein
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November 17, 2015
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Moro’s 2011 Ribera del Duero is impressive because of its suaveness despite its size. Focusing more on mineraly or savory flavors than fruity ones,...
Michael Apstein
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November 17, 2015
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A blend of Montepulciano (70%) and Sangiovese, Le Caniette’s Morellone has weight and convey an alluring dark cherry fruit quality. Nicely polished, it retails...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 17, 2015
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Beautifully aromatic and structurally sophisticated this wine would cost at least three times the price if it came from Napa. Interlacing fruit flavors spiral...