Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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October 20, 2015
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This Russian River Pinot Noir is fresh and vibrant with supple tannins, which create a suave texture.  Savory elements balance the fresh fruit notes. ...
Rich Cook
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October 20, 2015
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I suspect that some of the fruit for this wine comes from the Lazy Creek area in Anderson Valley — Don and Rhonda Carano...
Robert Whitley
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October 20, 2015
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Silverado’s Mt. George Vineyard in the recently designated Coombsville sub-appellation in the Napa Valley is treasure trove of fine wine. The 2012 Merlot is...
Robert Whitley
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October 20, 2015
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Rutherford Hill has a long and distinguished history with Merlot going back to the days of ace winemaker Jerry Luper. This vintage exhibits impressive...
Rich Cook
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October 20, 2015
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This wine is currently showing its youth, as you might expect from its pedigree.  A touch of grapefruit zest on the nose covers black...
Rich Cook
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October 20, 2015
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Here is a nice find from one of Oregon’s lesser-known appellations.  It’s very dusty and leafy, with tart strawberry and cranberry fruit.  On the...
Rich Cook
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October 20, 2015
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Full bodied, this is an expressive Pinot Noir with bold black cherry, spice, damp earth and a bit of cola. It needs some time...
Wayne Belding
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October 13, 2015
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Selvapiana’s Riserva Bucerchiale is 100% Sangiovese from 40+ year old vines in the Chianti Rufina district, just north of Chianti Classico. This is a...
Michael Apstein
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October 13, 2015
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If your tastes run to firmer rather than floral Beaujolais, turn to Aviron’s 2013 Côte de Brouilly.  Also made from old vine fruit, it’s...
Michael Apstein
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October 13, 2015
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There’s no better way to learn about the differences between the cru of Beaujolais than by tasting the wines of Stéphane Aviron, one of...
Michael Apstein
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October 13, 2015
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The “frères” running this Gevrey-Chambertin-based domaine are brothers Frédéric and Emmanuel Humbert.  Though not as revered as the 2010 vintage, 2011 nonetheless produced some...
Wayne Belding
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October 13, 2015
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The Silice Vineyard is a new name from an old source of Bergström Pinot Noirs.  Formerly bottled as the de Lancellotti Vineyard, the Silice...