Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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Sometimes a wine surprises by delivering a totally different set of flavors than its aroma profile leads you to anticipate. This wine presents a...
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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Here’s the thing with Eberle Winery — they continue to over-deliver quality at reasonable prices. There’s always a temptation to make a money grab...
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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A solid Syrah that shows that some fruit did get fully ripe in the difficult 2011 vintage. Blackberry, blueberry, tar, damp earth, and a...
Rich Cook
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June 24, 2014
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Yes! I love this wine. It’s true to its Aussie roots, but shows beautiful Rhône style, with blackberry, blueberry, citrus zest, mild pepper, light...
Michael Franz
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June 17, 2014
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Among the most impressive Syrahs from California that I’ve tasted in a long time, this shows terrific fruit with great intensity of flavor that...
Robert Whitley
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June 17, 2014
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Sometimes it’s not all about the power, though that notion may not sit well with many fans of New World, and particularly California, wines....
Rich Cook
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June 17, 2014
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Korbel is really on a roll right now, with several of their bottlings showing fine character and spectacular quality for the price. This no-dosage...
Robert Whitley
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June 17, 2014
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This faux Super Tuscan springs from the wickedly clever mind of winemaker Craig Kritzer, proprietor of Frogtown Cellars in Lumpkin County, Georgia, well west...
Robert Whitley
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June 17, 2014
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Winemaker Christian Roguenant has his Burgundian sensibilities on full display with this latest vintage of his Firepeak Vineyard Pinot Noir. No surprise there, given...
Michael Franz
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June 17, 2014
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This exemplary Pinot Noir shows great purity and freshness, starting off with fresh scents of pie cherries and red berries as well as light...
Robert Whitley
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June 17, 2014
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The Alpha Crucis ‘Titan’ Cab may well be one of the finest you will find at this price today. It delivers intensity and purity...
Michael Apstein
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June 10, 2014
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Castello Banfi, best known for its stunning Brunello di Montalcino, also produces an array of “Super Tuscan” wines, one of which is Cum Laude,...