Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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September 23, 2014
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 Here’s a full-throttle Zinfandel that goes right to the edge, but sits there enjoying the view rather than diving into the jam pool.  The...
Rich Cook
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September 23, 2014
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 I’ve tasted this wine in the past and found it a bit closed, but as usual with wines like this one, time finds a...
Rich Cook
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September 23, 2014
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 If you like your Cab bold, full-bodied and bright, this is a wine for you.  It’s rare to find a wine that’s this fully...
Rich Cook
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September 23, 2014
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 There’s a lot to love in this budget friendly bottling.  The aroma profile has great depth, showing cherry, dry earth, cardamom and hibiscus, leading...
Rich Cook
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September 23, 2014
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 This late-release Pinot Noir shows vibrant cherry fruit, with dry earth and herb notes.  It’s very rich on the palate, and displays vibrant acidity...
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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Jeff Gordon’s 2009 Cabernet is a seamless expression of classic Napa Valley Cabernet, and with enough years in the bottle that it has developed...
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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Cote Mas is one of the great values in the wine world today. This vintage of the Pezenas blend offers intriguing notes of black...
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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With an intense nose of fresh raspberry, this Pinot from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a winner from the first whiff. An estate wine that’s...
Robert Whitley
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September 23, 2014
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This polished Cabernet from Sterling is aptly named Platinum, which is the medal it took (along with a score of 95 points) at the...
Rich Cook
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September 16, 2014
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This is a Piedmont wine you can enjoy now while you store the 2010 Barolo for the long haul.  Warm spice, black cherry, raspberry,...
Michael Apstein
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September 9, 2014
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This is the kind of wine that made Australian Shiraz famous.  It’s a little meaty, a little spicy, a little fruity and most importantly,...
Robert Whitley
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September 16, 2014
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An earthy, rich, mouth-filling Cabernet Sauvignon, this latest vintage from Sol Rouge is a steal at the price and proves, once again, that Lake...