Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Carol Shelton Wines, Cucamonga Valley (California) Zinfandel 2012
Rich Cook
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April 29, 2014
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Zin master Carol Shelton strikes again with this Southern California old vine wine. Aromas of cherry, rich oak spice and touches of clove and...
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Trinchero Napa Valley, Napa Valley (California) 2010
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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Sweet and soft and quite alluring, this wine shows very ripe fruit character but manages not to come across as stewed or raisiny.  Darkly...
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Uppercut, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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This wine delivers just the sort of flavorful punch that one might expect from its name and packaging, yet it still manages to surprise,...
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Wakefield, Clare Valley (South Australia) Shiraz 2013
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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Wow.  What a wonderful mouthful of wine for $17!  Dark, dense, deeply-flavored and amazingly persistent on the palate, this wine manages to show all...
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Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino County (California) Zinfandel 2011
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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Made with organic grapes, this wine shows beautifully ripened fruit, almost no discernible oak influence, no overt alcohol, and quite restrained sweetness.  By not...
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Windsor Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2011
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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Big and bold but not overblown, this Zin shows very expressive aromas and flavors, with dark berry fruit that really lingers on the palate. ...
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Concannon Conservancy, Livermore Valley (California) Petite Sirah 2010
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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Dark and densely pigmented, with fine intensity and excellent inner balance, this shows all of the markers for Petite Sirah at a very attractive...
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Domaine Carneros, Carneros (California) 2009
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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Domaine Carneros’ 2009 Brut shows exceptional aromatic balance between toasty, nutty accents and a core of juicy but focused fruit.  Comprised of 67% Chardonnay...
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Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2012
Michael Franz
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April 29, 2014
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I don’t really come from the “less is more” school of thought — except when it comes to California Pinot Noir.  This lovely wine...
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Attilio Ghisolfi, Barolo (Italy) 2008
Robert Whitley
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April 29, 2014
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This is an outstanding Barolo that has it all, beginning with an intriguing nose of black truffles, forest floor and bing cherries. On the...
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Luca Bosio, Nebbiolo d’Alba (Italy) 2009
Robert Whitley
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April 29, 2014
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This Nebbiolo d’Alba may not have the firmness of a top-notch Barolo or Barbaresco, but it makes up for that in the flavor arena,...
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Calera, Mt. Harlan (Central Coast) Pinot Noir 2011
Robert Whitley
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April 29, 2014
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With an earthy, spicy, cola-driven nose the 2011 Reed from Calera is warm and inviting and surprisingly drinkable at this early stage. Well balanced...
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