Wine Reviews

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Buried Cane, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Paul Lukacs
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August 25, 2015
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A surprisingly complex hence compelling Cabernet given its low price tag, this wine displays a classic varietal profile — dark berry fruit, firm tannins,...
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Louis Jadot, Chambolle-Musigny (Burgundy, France) 2012
Michael Apstein
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August 25, 2015
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Wines from Chambolle-Musigny, one of the top villages in the Côte de Nuits, are some of the most sought after in Burgundy, which explains...
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Girlan, Alto Adige/ Südtirol (Italy) Lagrein 2012
Michael Apstein
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August 25, 2015
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The name of the DOC — either Alto Adige or Südtirol — reflects the dual identity of this part of northern Italy, which abuts...
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Arnaldo-Caprai, Montefalco Rosso (Umbria, Italy) 2012
Michael Apstein
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August 18, 2015
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Arnaldo-Caprai, one of the great names in the DOCG of Montefalco Sagrantino, also makes an easy to recommend Montefalco Rosso, a junior varsity version...
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Trione, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) 2011
Robert Whitley
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August 18, 2015
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Given that the Alexander Valley is one of the sweet spots in California for the Bordeaux grape varieties, it’s hardly a surprise that Trione...
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Piccini, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
Robert Whitley
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August 18, 2015
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This was a very good vintage in the Chianti region and Piccini made the most of it with its straight-up Chianti Classic, a well-constructed...
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Gascon, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2012
Linda Murphy
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August 18, 2015
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A big step up in complexity from the “regular” Gascon Malbec, it melds plump plum, blackberry and cassis flavors with Asian spice, supple tannins...
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ZD Wines, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Michael Apstein
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August 18, 2015
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Despite being one of the pioneer wineries in Napa Valley, ZD Wines, established in 1969 and named after the founders, Norman deLeuze and Gino...
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Our Daily Wine, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Marguerite Thomas
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August 18, 2015
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This is an easy-sipping, fruity Cabernet that will have special appeal for wine drinkers who value a reasonable price tag and USDA organic certification. ...
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Arnaldo-Caprai, Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria, Italy) 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 18, 2015
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Montefalco Sagrantino, similar to Barolo and Taurasi, can be an impenetrable wine when young because of substantial tannins. The tannins in this massive 2009...
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Gregorina, Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) 2012
Michael Apstein
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August 18, 2015
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Sangiovese, Italy’s most widely planted red grape, is held in high esteem in Tuscany where it is the core for Chianti, Vino Nobile di...
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Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2013
Linda Murphy
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August 18, 2015
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A thankful absence of ballast and alcoholic potency mark this tasty Zinfandel, which takes the supple, juicy route, with bright red-berry fruit, a hint...
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