Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Prats + Symington, Douro DOC (Portugal) 2011
Robert Whitley
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August 5, 2014
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The collaboration between the highly respected Bordeaux producer Bruno Prats and the Port-producing Symington family of Portugal has been a boon for the dry...
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Cabriz, Dão (Portugal) 2009
Paul Lukacs
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August 5, 2014
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A delectable blend of native grapes (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz), this medium-weight wine displays plum and red berry fruit flavors that are...
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Bodega La Rural, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet – Malbec 2012
Rich Cook
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August 5, 2014
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After a tour of the museum at Bodega La Rural that detailed the history of winemaking in Mendoza and featured an incredible collection of...
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Las Rocas de San Alejandro, Calatayud (Spain) Garnacha 2009
Michael Apstein
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September 25, 2012
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Spain remains a leading source for high quality reasonably priced wines, such as this one.  It’s a boisterous wine, suitable for grilled lamb and...
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Vie Winery, North Coast (California) Mourvedre 2011
Rich Cook
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August 5, 2014
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Most of this wine is sourced from the Sol Rouge vineyard in Lake County’s deep red soil.  If you’re a fan of fresh roasted...
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Quinta do Vale Meão, Douro (Portugal) 2011
Michael Apstein
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August 5, 2014
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More and more, we are seeing dry red wines coming from Portugal’s Douro region, the home of Port.  And the more I taste, the...
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Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Rich Cook
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August 5, 2014
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Year in and year out, this is one of the most dependable wines in America when it comes to solid varietal character, excellent structure...
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Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York State) Pinot Noir 2011
Wayne Belding
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August 5, 2014
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Making red wines is a challenge in the cool climate of the Finger Lakes.  The 2011 Pinot Noir from Ravines shows the classic style...
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Fox Run Vineyards, Finger Lakes (New York State) Cabernet Franc / Lemberger 2012
Wayne Belding
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August 5, 2014
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Fox Run Vineyards is located on the shores of Seneca Lake.  While best known for Rieslings and other whites, their cool climate red wines...
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J. Lohr, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 2012
Robert Whitley
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August 5, 2014
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 Whether you are sampling one of Jerry Lohr’s entry-level wines or one of his pricier terroir-driven wines, you can count on one thing: exceptional...
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Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2011
Rich Cook
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July 29, 2014
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2011’s cool weather brought a different profile to this bottling, usually one of Goldeneye’s bolder offerings, and I like it.  It’s more elegant than...
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Marcarini, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 29, 2014
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This exemplary producer turned out a fabulous Brunate from the 2010 vintage in Barolo.  Always masculine and rather brooding in its youth, the 2010...
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