Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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July 8, 2014
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Ancient Peaks’ Margarita Vineyard is unique in Paso Robles.  It’s the cool end of the AVA, and the wines from there show cool climate...
Rich Cook
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July 8, 2014
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Winemaker Larry Cherubino brings us good bang for the buck with this wine, which showcases black fruit and toasty oak with notes of bell...
Michael Apstein
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July 8, 2014
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Priorat, one of Spain’s top appellations for robust red wines, uses both indigenous grapes, Garnacha and Cariñena, as well as international varieties, such as...
Robert Whitley
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July 8, 2014
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This vintage of Lazy Creek’s estate Pinot is rich and layered, with deep aromas of dark fruit and raspberry, spice and fine tannins. While...
Marguerite Thomas
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July 8, 2014
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This beautifully crafted wine is made from certified organically grown grapes (no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers).  The wine is vibrant and redolent of...
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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How much fun is it possible to pack into a bottle? Exactly this much… and if you taste this ultra-consistent wine, you’ll know what...
Michael Apstein
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July 8, 2014
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This Rosé, made entirely from Pinot Noir, has the intensity of flavor you’d expect from a wine made from red grapes and a gorgeous...
Robert Whitley
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July 8, 2014
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Best known for its elegant sparkling wines, J Vineyards is a bit of a sleeper when it comes to Pinot Noir. This outstanding example...
Robert Whitley
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July 1, 2014
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The Francis Ford Coppola winery has been on a roll these past few vintages and that includes all of the winery’s multiple price ranges...
Michael Franz
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June 24, 2014
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An interesting blend of 57% Zinfandel, 17% Syrah, 16% Petite Sirah and 10% Tempranillo, this combines masses of open, juicy fruit with lots of...
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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2010 was clearly a great year for this producer, as this wine is slightly sexier than the terrific Cerretta, which is likewise extremely showy. ...
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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This wine is usually very tight and woody when released, and there’s plenty of fancy oak showing in the 2010 rendition, but also a...