Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Fontanafredda, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Apstein
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May 12, 2015
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Add Fontanafredda’s Serralunga d’Alba to your list of 2010 Barolo wines for your cellar.  In a decade you will not be disappointed.  The power...
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Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
Michael Apstein
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May 12, 2015
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Wines from the Chianti Classico region remain extremely popular.  Indeed, we Americans drink more of them than the Italians.  And this one from Rocca...
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Château Léoville-Barton, St. Julien (Bordeaux, France) 2012
Wayne Belding
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May 12, 2015
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The 2012 Bordeaux harvest offers a lighter style for claret lovers and the best wines show a fine balance of fruit and tannin.  It...
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Murphy-Goode, Knights Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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May 12, 2015
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Knights Valley is the typically the warmest area in Sonoma County, and thought it has a great reputation for Cabernet, I’d say it’s still...
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Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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May 12, 2015
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A solid display of Paso Robles fruit here, with vibrant black cherry pie aromas and flavors, but there’s a little more going on here. ...
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Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles (California) Malbec 2012
Rich Cook
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May 12, 2015
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The nose will get you right up front on this beautiful expression of Malbec, the first I’ve tried from this appellation.  It’s a spot...
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Cairdean Vineyards, Atlas Peak (Napa Valley) Syrah 2011
Robert Whitley
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May 12, 2015
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Cairdean came through in this challenging vintage with a Syrah that is richly layered yet firmly structured, making it a candidate for the cellar...
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MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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May 12, 2015
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MacMurray Estate is located on a beautiful plot in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The wines are equally gorgeous, and this 2013...
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Niner Wine Estates, Edna Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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May 12, 2015
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Composed of fruit from Niner’s Jespersen Ranch property in Edna Valley, this Pinot Noir is fleshy and full without sacrificing food friendly acidity.  Macerated...
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Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley (California) 2012
Robert Whitley
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May 12, 2015
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This Aussie inspired blend shows the blackberry and plum fruit of its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot elements and the bright blueberry fruit of Syrah,...
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Carmel Road, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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May 12, 2015
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The 2013 Carmel Road is another in the growing lineup of inexpensive California Pinot Noirs that deliver flavor and satisfaction without putting a strain...
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Canvasback, Red Mountain (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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May 5, 2015
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Duckhorn Wine Company’s latest venture heads to Washington’s smallest appellation for its new label, and is off to a great start in the hands...
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