Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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August 18, 2015
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Petite Sirah is, of course, misnamed because there’s nothing petite about it. And that’s its major attraction and, simultaneously, its major flaw. Many Petite...
Linda Murphy
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August 18, 2015
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Whereas many California Merlots have lost their way, masquerading as Cabernet Sauvignon or showing, reedy flavors and rough tannins, this one is true to...
Linda Murphy
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August 18, 2015
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Plums, blackberries and chocolatey oak dominate this easy-to-drink Malbec. The round tannins and juicy mouthfeel will appeal to many at this bargain price.
Robert Whitley
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August 18, 2015
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Piccini’s 2010 Villa al Cortile Brunello is a suave Brunello from a superb vintage, showing smooth, silky tannins and firm acidity that will give...
Robert Whitley
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August 18, 2015
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The Davies Ferrington Pinot from 2013 delivers a burst of gorgeous red-fruit aroma on the front of the palate, a slightly sweet mid-palate and...
Rich Cook
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August 18, 2015
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Always a low price leader, the Adobe Red for 2012 is all about black plum and pepper at pop and pour, with elements of...
Rich Cook
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August 11, 2015
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Winemaker Craig McAllister brings us this second vintage of Wild Ridge Pinot Noir from their estate vineyards near the small coastal town of Annapolis,...
Rich Cook
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August 11, 2015
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One of the questions I get from people about writing wine reviews is, "how do you spit out all of that good wine?" The...
Linda Murphy
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August 11, 2015
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J. Lohr is one of the few California producers of Valdiguie, making it in a generous Beaujolais style with fresh strawberry and boysenberry fruit...
Paul Lukacs
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August 11, 2015
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Deep, dark, and multi-layered, this Shiraz resembles a French Syrah from the northern Rhône more than an Australian Shiraz, as it offers notes of...
Paul Lukacs
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August 11, 2015
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I sampled this Carménère alongside a comparably priced and quite popular California Cabernet, and there was no doubt which was the superior wine. The...
Linda Murphy
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August 11, 2015
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This multi-regional blend (64% Sonoma County, 27% Monterey County and 9% San Benito County) from a Sonoma-based winery finds a remarkable balance, despite its...