Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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February 25, 2014
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This latest release of Dry Creek’s red meritage, The Mariner, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Immediately accessible and appealing, it delivers a delicious...
Robert Whitley
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July 22, 2014
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This latest crianza from Vina Arnaiz is everything anyone could want in a red from Ribera del Duero at a modest price. While many...
Robert Whitley
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July 22, 2014
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This Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir offers a rich, layered palate that shows a complex array of red and black fruit aromas, earthy minerality, and...
Wayne Belding
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July 22, 2014
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Allegrini is a famed Valpolicella producer and the Palazzo Della Torre bottling shows its heritage.  The bouquet is juicy and bright with cherry and...
Rich Cook
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July 22, 2014
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This is Pinot Noir for fans of the oak driven style.  Bright oak spice and dry earth carry the day, with notes of strawberry,...
Rich Cook
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July 22, 2014
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A beautifully floral wine that shows brilliant acidity without sacrificing mouthfeel or delicacy of flavor.  This is all about elegance, with red cherry, soft...
Linda Murphy
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July 22, 2014
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Talbott’s wines have improved remarkably under the direction of winemaker Dan Karlsen.  This flagship Pinot Noir from Robert Talbott’s Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is pure...
Linda Murphy
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July 22, 2014
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Budwood from Prohibition-era Zinfandel vines was grafted onto new rootstock, perpetuating the old-vine character in this Zinfandel.  It is intense without being overripe, with...
Linda Murphy
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July 22, 2014
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Negociant Cameron Hughes has mostly hits (and a few misses) on his “lot” wines, with Lot 410 Merlot being a definite hit.  It is...
Rich Cook
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July 15, 2014
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A great value in a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, from an allegedly weak vintage?  Yes, indeed.  As prices continue to go wonky in the...
Wayne Belding
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July 15, 2014
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Limnio is an indigenous Greek grape varieties that offers a delicious twist of aromas and flavors.  Porto Carras is a top estate on the...
Wayne Belding
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July 15, 2014
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Agiorgitiko is the stalwart grape of Greece’s Nemea region.  It can range in style from light and juicy to deep and weighty, depending on...