Wine Reviews

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Davies Vineyards, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Rich Cook
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September 8, 2015
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While the Davies family is better known for their Schramsberg label, they’ve been making some noise with their Pinot Noir of late.  This bottling...
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Davies Vineyards, Fort Ross – Seaview (Sonoma Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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August 18, 2015
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One of the most appealing characteristics of red Burgundy is the concept of flavor without weight. The Davies Pinot Noir from Nobles Vineyard in...
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Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Linda Murphy
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September 8, 2015
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High-quality California Cabernet Sauvignon can be tannic and closed upon release, yet this one, first produced by Dry Creek Vineyard in 1997 from estate...
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L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2012
Marguerite Thomas
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September 8, 2015
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From one of Washington state’s most venerable and respected wineries, this wine (blended from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Mourvèdre and  Grenache)...
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Lange Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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September 8, 2015
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Very full bodied for an Oregon Pinot Noir, but not at all fat or lacking in acidity.  Deep black cherry fruit and cardamom with...
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Franco Serra, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2013
Wayne Belding
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September 8, 2015
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Barbera d’Alba is a somewhat forgotten appellation.  Grown in the shadow of the great Nebbiolo-based wines of Barolo and Barbaresco,  Barbera consistently provides a...
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Williams-Selyem, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Wayne Belding
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September 1, 2015
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Williams-Selyem makes a wide range of Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Mendocino and elsewhere in California.  Their Sonoma County bottling, however, is among the liveliest...
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Arnaldo-Caprai, Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG (Umbria, Italy) 2009
Robert Whitley
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September 1, 2015
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The revolution in Sagrantino di Montefalco was led by this outstanding winery with uncompromising standards and a world vision. One of the most, if...
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Colpetrone, Sagrantino di Montefalco (Umbria, Italy) 2009
Robert Whitley
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September 1, 2015
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Even at the ripe old age of 6, Colpetrone’s Sagrantino di Montefalco could use a few more years in the cellar to soften its...
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Toad Hollow, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Merlot 2012
Robert Whitley
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September 1, 2015
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Toad Hollow has long had the ability to sometimes dazzle at a modest prize, as it does with its reserve Merlot from the Russian...
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Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 1, 2015
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I would say that solid Pinot Noir that retails for less than $30 is rare, but Decoy produces in excess of 50,000 cases of...
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J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 1, 2015
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 This meaty Cab from J. Lohr captures the essence of Paso Robles, where ripeness is never a problem. With impressive dimension considering the price,...
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