Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Maison Nicolas Perrin, Saint-Joseph (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
Paul Lukacs
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October 7, 2014
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A delicious example of what is often an overlooked northern Rhône red, this Saint-Joseph can hold its own with many wines from Hermitage or...
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Las Rocas de San Alejandro, Calatayud (Spain) 2012
Robert Whitley
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October 14, 2014
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A blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Tempranillo, Las Rocas’ El Renegado is a zesty, refreshing wine that offers aromas of raspberry jam, spice and...
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Ponzi, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
Robert Whitley
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October 14, 2014
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This vintage is solid for Ponzi, showing notes of black raspberry, spice and cola. A restrained wine, it is nicely structured, with a bit...
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Mandolin, Central Coast (California) Syrah 2014
Rich Cook
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October 7, 2014
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There is not much budget-minded Syrah from California that shows varietal character. This wine does a pretty good job, with blackberry, blueberry, fall spice,...
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Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Montepulciano 2011
Rich Cook
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October 7, 2014
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I wrote about the 2010 version of this wine, and I’m glad to say the Rick Buffington is clearly onto something in Temecula.  His...
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Château du Moulin-À-Vent, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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October 7, 2014
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Technically from Beaujolais, the wines from Moulin-à-Vent stand apart and have more in common with the rest of Burgundy because of the granitic soil...
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Amalaya, Salta (Argentina) 2012
Rich Cook
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September 23, 2014
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Salta is one of my "up-and-coming" wine regions thanks to wines like this one.  High altitude vineyards and a desert climate make for a...
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Rocca Family Vineyards, Yountville (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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Wines like this have made the Napa Valley the magnet it has become for serious wine lovers. Well-heeled serious wine lovers, that is. Rich...
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Chateau Paul Mas, Coteaux du Languedoc AOP (France) 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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Paul Mas has emerged in recent years as one of the most quality driven producers in the Languedoc region, which covers a sweeping arc...
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Howell Mountain Vineyards, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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The Hillside Select from Howell Mountain Vineyards is everything you want and expect in a serious mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon: Rich and powerful, full-bodied, and...
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Innocent Bystander, Yarra Valley (Australia) Pinot Noir 2013
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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The trend toward beautifully made and affordable Pinot Noir is a recent phenomenon in California, and now the Aussies are getting in on the...
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Eleanor, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) 2011
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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This interesting red blend might make one wonder if more California wineries might attempt blends that combine Zinfandel and the Bordeaux grape varieties. Zin...
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