Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Pecchenino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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Pecchenino’s bottling from Le Coste wasn’t quite as showy as the San Giuseppe in May of 2014, but that doesn’t diminish the fact that...
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Poderi Colla, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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This is a subtle, understated but nevertheless clearly beautiful wine.  It is not conspicuously light or lacking in any respect, so I don’t want...
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Prunotto, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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This wine stood out among the releases from this famous vineyard in Monforte D’Alba, though not in the way that generally draws gaudy scores. ...
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Raineri Gianmatteo, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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This isn’t a cru-designated wine, but rather a straight Barolo DOCG release from a producer based in Monforte D’Alba.  Nevertheless, it certainly performed on...
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Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2010
Paul Lukacs
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July 1, 2014
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A rich, ripe red wine that belies the oft-made claim that Merlot is insubstantial, this well-structured wine offers impressive depth and length.  It would...
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Paolo Scavino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
Michael Franz
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July 1, 2014
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This producer has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and the 2010s may be the best set of wines ever from Scavino. ...
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Foppiano Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Petite Sirah 2011
Robert Whitley
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July 1, 2014
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 It figures that Petite Sirah, the hearty grape that makes the heartiest of red wines, could not only survive the horrors of the 2011...
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Attilio Ghisolfi, Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2008
Robert Whitley
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July 1, 2014
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 This top-notch producer from Piedmont has a deep lineup, particularly some outstanding Barolo. This 2008 Langhe Nebbiolo may not measure up to those standards,...
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Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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A beautiful Pinot Noir from one of California’s flagship producers that seems not to have skipped a beat since a fairly recent ownership change....
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Daou Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2012
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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Daou Vineyards is rapidly making a name for itself as a top line Paso Robles producer with wines like this one — a blend...
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Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (United States) 2010
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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I continue to be amazed with Barboursville — it seems that everything I taste from them is exceedingly well made, priced fairly, and a...
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ZD Wines, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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ZD is one of my "go to" producers for amazing, ageworthy California Cabernet Sauvignon that will be even more amazing in ten years. This...
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