Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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October 13, 2015
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This supple Merlot from the Alexander Valley exhibits ripe red-fruit aromas with hints of dried herbs and spice. On the palate it is balanced,...
Robert Whitley
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October 13, 2015
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Merlot continues to offer the best value of any red wine made in the Napa Valley and this 2012 from Napa Cellars is an...
Robert Whitley
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October 13, 2015
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This is the wine that made Duckhorn famous and it’s still going strong. The 2012 vintage was superb in the Napa Valley and delivered...
Robert Whitley
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October 13, 2015
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Migration’s 2013 RRV Pinot is a delicate Pinot in the best sense of the term. Showing aromas of red fruits with firm but beautifully...
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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Those consumers looking for “a glass of Merlot” before dinner should avoid this wine.  Those, however, who want to see for themselves the complexity...
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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Though Dave and Emily Miner founded their eponymous winery less than 20 years ago, they must be included among any list of the top...
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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The packaging — heavy bottle, name starting with “The”– had two strikes against before I even pulled the cork.  But, as the saying goes,...
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2015
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This vintage of Napa Valley Cabernet from Freemark Abbey is a bit ungainly, but that’s to be expected. Winemaker Ted Edwards builds his Cabs...
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2015
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Freemark Abbey’s Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from the excellent 2012 vintage is an impressive offering from Cabernet master Ted Edwards. This powerhouse exhibits deep flavors...
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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Almost a decade ago, Oscar Alegre, export manager at Descendientes de J. Palacios, told me, referring to Bierzo, that “Nobody in Spain thinks quality...
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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Palacios is one of the most famous and revered names in Spanish winemaking.  Alvaro Palacios, along with others, is credited with the revival of...
Rich Cook
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October 6, 2015
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Twelve bucks for a wine that delivers varietal character and a sense of place? You won’t find this very often, but it’s happening in...