Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Laroche, Languedoc Pays d’Oc IGP (France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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January 6, 2015
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Burgundy’s Domaine Laroche, producer of exquisite Chablis, has joined the parade of vintners now cultivating in the Languedoc. The quality curve in the Languedoc...
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Henry’s Drive Vignerons, Padthaway (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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January 6, 2015
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Yes, they make more than just Shiraz in Australia, and I’ve tasted some good Cabernet from down under of late.  This one shows rich...
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Wakefield, Clare Valley (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Robert Whitley
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January 6, 2015
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Wakefield’s Estate Cabernet will be a revelation for some. For one thing, it’s a blockbuster red wine from Australia’s Clare Valley but it’s not...
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Dussek Family Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Rich Cook
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December 30, 2014
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Every year I throw a little tasting party to ring out the old year — a small gathering of seventy or so aficionados and...
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Casillero del Diablo, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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January 6, 2015
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Here’s a nice gift for the footballer in your life — or soccer fan, as we say in the States, as it is designated,...
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Byron Vineyards & Winery, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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January 6, 2015
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Julia’s Vineyard has produced some great Pinot Noir, including a recent #1 from another publication’s top 100.  This bottling showcases bright cherry fruit, roses,...
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Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope (Washington) Merlot 2011
Rich Cook
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January 6, 2015
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A bright fruit forward merlot with some complexity at a nice price.  Cherry, currants, vanilla, mild dried herbs and a medium long finish that...
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Jamieson Ranch, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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January 6, 2015
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A rich, plush "drink me now" Cabernet Sauvignon with enough acidity to pair well with gourmet burgers or a simple seared steak. It’s got...
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Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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January 6, 2015
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A very solid, full bodied Cabernet that hits all the right markers for the variety in a ready to drink after a brief decant...
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MacRostie, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Robert Whitley
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January 6, 2015
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 MacRostie’s Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is one of the best values in California Pinot today. It is made in a lean style, with firm...
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Juvé y Camps, Cava (Catalonia, Spain) 2010
Wayne Belding
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December 30, 2014
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Bubbly lovers seeking a change of pace should seek out the Juvé y Camps Blanc de Noirs Reserva.  The 2010 rendition is a lovely...
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Byron, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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January 6, 2015
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 I continue to be impressed by Pinot Noir in the $20 price range. This is a good trend to follow if Pinot is your...
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