Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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October 28, 2014
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This fruity Malbec from Chile’s Maul Valley will do nicely at those tailgate parties and end-of-the-season backyard barbecues. With soft, supple tannins it is...
Robert Whitley
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October 28, 2014
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Rich, with layered complexity, this Chilean red blend shows off the ability of Chile’s Colchagua Valley to produce wines with both power and grace....
Robert Whitley
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October 28, 2014
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This vintage of Jayson from Pahlmeyer is all about power and heft without losing the appealing element of balance. Yes, it’s big and rich...
Robert Whitley
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October 21, 2014
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This juicy, mouth-filling red blend from Robert Hall isn’t technically a Rhone-style blend, though the majority of the fruit in the bottle is divided...
Paul Lukacs
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October 21, 2014
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This exquisite Pinot Noir puts the vast majority of American renditions of the grape variety to shame.  It is neither simple nor heavy, but...
Michael Franz
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October 21, 2014
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This is a fantastic young rendition of San Roman, which is probably the single most distinguished wine from the entire appellation of Toro. Whereas...
Marguerite Thomas
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October 21, 2014
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Admirers of big, whack ‘em – smack ‘em Cabernet that is just bursting with California ripe fruit will have plenty of reasons to fall...
Robert Whitley
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October 21, 2014
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Dry Creek Vineyard is another producer that overcame the challenges of the wet, cool 2011 vintage to make a very credible wine at its...
Wayne Belding
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October 21, 2014
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With prices of fine Burgundy rising every vintage, it’s refreshing to find wines of this quality still available at relatively affordable levels.  This is...
Michael Franz
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October 21, 2014
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This terrific wine combines serious flavor impact with a very fresh, energetic character that will make it an outstandingly versatile performer at the table...
Robert Whitley
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October 21, 2014
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Over the years the Far Niente Cabernet has evolved into a bigger, bolder version of the earliest vintages. The 2012 is robust and layered,...
Michael Franz
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October 21, 2014
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I always love this wine, but due to a very prominent overlay of oak in this vintage, it will take a little longer than...