Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat (Spain) 2012
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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Palacios is one of the winemakers who were responsible for the renaissance of winemaking in this unique region.  It’s easy to see why the...
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Wild Horse, Central Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Rich Cook
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October 6, 2015
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There are some very solid values in Cabernet Sauvignon from the Central Coast AVA and this bottle is one of the leaders of the...
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Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2011
Rich Cook
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October 6, 2015
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Winemaker Renee Ary says that Cabernet Franc has a way of hiding some green tannin and bell pepper character when it seems ripe, so...
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Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Michael Apstein
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October 6, 2015
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Grgich Hills, world famous for their Chardonnays, also produce stunning Cabernet Sauvignon.  This is the first release of a specially selected Cabernet that comes...
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Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County (California) 2012
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2015
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Tresor is perhaps the most underrated of all the flagship red Bordeaux-style blends produced in California. It’s not for want of quality. The 2012...
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Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2012
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2015
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Pahlmeyer’s Merlot from the 2012 vintage offers up a serving of that famous Napa Valley power and richness, a distinction usually attributed to Cabernet...
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Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2015
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Dry Creek Vineyard’s Dry Creek Valley Cab from the excellent 2012 vintage is as solid as any $25 Cabernet Sauvignon you are likely to...
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Ferrari-Carano, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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October 6, 2015
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Meaty, with plenty of flesh and savory character, this is a fine effort from Ferrari-Carano. With aromas of raspberry, strawberry and black cherry, it...
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Château Peuch Haut, Coteaux du Languedoc St. Drézéry (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) 2011
Wayne Belding
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September 29, 2015
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Languedoc-Roussillon red wines rank among the best values of all.  At their best, they can combine an enchanting range of fruit, floral, earth, herb...
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Schramsberg, Napa Valley (California) 2011
Rich Cook
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October 6, 2015
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Here is a unique sparkler — it’s composed of 85% Flora, a cross of Semillion and Gewurztraminer. Small amounts of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir...
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J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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October 6, 2015
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I believe that the Fog’s Reach bottling was one of the first of J. Lohr’s high end bottlings some years back, and it continues...
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Anaba, Sonoma Valley (California) 2012
Rich Cook
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September 29, 2015
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This wine takes its name from the wind turbine that powers the winery tasting room and irrigation pumps for the estate vineyards.  The fruit...
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