Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Espirit du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone AOC (France) 2013
Robert Whitley
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December 9, 2014
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 Cotes du Rhone has long been among the most undervalued wines on the planet, and I offer this beauty from Espirit du Rhone as...
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J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2012
Robert Whitley
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December 9, 2014
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 Jerry Lohr’s new line of wines dubbed "Gesture" is off to a roaring start, and this Syrah is just another of his emerging stars....
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Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2012
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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December 2, 2014
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If you tend to associate Paso Robles red wines with  dull, baked-fruit character, you’ll be surprised at the freshness and vitality that this Syrah...
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Rocca Sveva, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso (Italy) 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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December 2, 2014
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The wine is deep and dark in color, intense in flavor, and long lasting on the taste buds, yet it also manages to be...
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WALT Wines, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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December 9, 2014
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A solid effort for a multi vineyard blend, this wine shows a full bodied mix of raspberry, cherry, dry earth and leaf, with touches...
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Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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December 9, 2014
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A rich, round, seductive glass of Pinot Noir that’s more than just a one night stand — you’ll want more than one bottle for...
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Chappellet Vineyard & Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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December 9, 2014
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Another lovely mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from Chappellet, one that shows the meaning of "mountain tannins."  There’s a plush blackberry/black cherry character that attracts you...
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Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Rich Cook
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December 9, 2014
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A plush, ripe Paso Cab with more than just forward fruit.  Blackberry, cherry, cassis, chocolate and a little chili pepper flavors carry the day,...
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Lotierzo Family Vineyards, Paso Robles (California) Zinfandel 2012
Rich Cook
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December 9, 2014
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Zinfandel doesn’t often retain the peppery part of its varietal profile when the alcohol level pushes past the 15% mark, tending to lean more...
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Ten Acre, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2011
Marguerite Thomas
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December 2, 2014
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I don’t mind drinking a big, sloppy Pinot Noir from time to time, but when a well disciplined, more restrained one such as this...
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Stoller, Dundee Hills (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2011
Robert Whitley
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December 2, 2014
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 This family run estate has had its Pinot Noir dialed in in recent vintages. The 2011 Reserve from Dundee Hills is a classic example....
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Luminary, American (United States) 2012
Robert Whitley
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December 2, 2014
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 The unconventional Luminary red blend is a collaboration between four winemakers across three distinct appellations in two states. Hence the "American" appellation. If that...
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