Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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July 3, 2012
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The Art Series wines from Peter Lehmann might imply a price premium, but the designation speaks to me more about value. The wines are...
Rich Cook
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December 23, 2014
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This lies on the tart, food friendly side of Pinot Noir. On pop and pour, bright strawberry jam, dry earth and undertones of raspberry...
Wayne Belding
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December 23, 2014
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Delicious wines can be found from unusual places. Höpler’s 2010 Pannonica Red hails from the vineyards of Burgenland — on the west shores of...
Wayne Belding
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December 23, 2014
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The Champagne house of Vilmart produces a range of fine Champagnes from their Montagne de Reims vineyards. They age their base wines in cask...
Michael Apstein
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December 23, 2014
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Opulent and generous — it is Petite Sirah, after all — Grgich Hills Estate’s 2010 has elegance, not a word usually used to describe...
Robert Whitley
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December 23, 2014
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This Clayhouse Rhone-style blend is both delicious and interesting. Delicious because it delivers aromas of ripe black fruits, layers of complex flavor and a...
Robert Whitley
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December 23, 2014
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Black Kite’s small patch of vineyard in the Anderson Valley has turned out to be a jewell, consistently among the finest in California. This...
Rich Cook
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December 23, 2014
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Wow! 15.4% alcohol is on the outer reaches, but Wes Hagen’s farming techniques allow for a range of possibilities with the grape, and this...
Rich Cook
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December 23, 2014
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WALT continues their line of Pinot Noir from different appellations with this fine wine from Shea Vineyard. While their California offerings tend to the...
Rich Cook
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December 23, 2014
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Another stellar effort from Spottswoode, and another worthy wine from the so-called “difficult” 2011 vintage. Cool vintages lend themselves to structured, age-worthy wines in...
Rich Cook
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December 16, 2014
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Here’s a wine that could impress on a first date night, or seal the deal several dates in to the relationship. Sourced mainly from...
Rich Cook
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December 16, 2014
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A collaborative effort of Paul Hobbs and Rolando Luppino, this wine shows the possibilities of Mendoza and what can be done blending Malbec with...