Wine Reviews

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Casa Magoni, Valle de Guadalupe (Baja California, Mexico) 2012
Rich Cook
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December 2, 2014
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Long time Baja California winemaker Camilo Magoni, formerly the head of winemaking at L.A. Cetto, has struck out on his own with a large...
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, Victoria (Australia) Shiraz – Viognier 2013
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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December 2, 2014
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Fifteen years ago, Rhône vigneron Michel Chapoutier and U.S. wine producer Tony Terlato began collaborating on an Australian wine estate to produce French-inspired Syrah. ...
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Bodegas Atalaya, Almansa (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain) 2013
Wayne Belding
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December 2, 2014
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The vineyards of Spain offer a wide range of flavorful and affordable red wines, especially from the Mediterranean coast.  The Laya by Bodegas Atalaya...
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Bonny Doon Vineyard, Central Coast (California) 2012
Robert Whitley
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December 2, 2014
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 It isn’t often you run across a California red that’s heavy (56 percent) on Carignane, unless you follow Bonny Doon and its eccentric winemaker...
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Yorkville Cellars, Yorkville Highlands (California) Malbec 2012
Robert Whitley
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December 2, 2014
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 If you’re expecting one of those rich, layered Argentine-style Malbecs, you might be disappointed. Yorkville’s organic Malbec is none of the above, although it...
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Bodega Alejandro Fernández, Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León, Spain) 2010
Michael Apstein
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November 25, 2014
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Commonly just known as Pesquera, this 2010 Reserva from Ribera del Duero expands on that wine’s dazzling reputation.  It has marvelous minerality, penetration and...
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Casa Magoni, Valle de Guadalupe (Baja California, Mexico) Merlot / Malbec 2013
Rich Cook
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December 2, 2014
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An interesting mix of eucalyptus, cherry, blueberry and damp earth, this wine shows a firm grip and a finish that seems not fully integrated...
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Casa Magoni, Valle de Guadalupe (Baja California, Mexico) Sangiovese / Cabernet 2012
Rich Cook
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December 2, 2014
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This wine needs a long decant to show itself, but it will reward your patience.  Blackberry, black cherry, bright vanilla and menthol are present...
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Weingut Grafen Neipperg, Wurttemberg (Germany) Lemberger Trocken 2012
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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December 2, 2014
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Germany’s red wines are becoming more and more compelling.  Here is a dry red made from the Lemberger grape (known as Blaufrankish in Austria),...
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Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Robert Whitley
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December 2, 2014
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 Winemaker James Hall is a master at letting the vineyard speak. This vintage from Jenkins Ranch has plenty to say. It’s a rich, complex...
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Massolino, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2012
Marguerite Thomas
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November 25, 2014
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A radiant, harmonious Nebbiolo that thrills the senses and envelopes the palate in a passionate embrace. It is one of those rare and wonderful...
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Corison, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Rich Cook
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November 25, 2014
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You can read Linda Murphy’s column here on WineReviewOnline.com about how the “difficult” 2011 vintage in California produced some stellar wines, mostly in the...
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