Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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It was wines like this that put Argentine Malbec on the map. This reserve from Salentein, which boasts some of the highest vineyards in...
Rich Cook
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April 15, 2014
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Owner/winemaker Amy Butler is making some really great wine, and this bottling is a standout in her current lineup of stars. It’s a 50/50...
Rich Cook
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April 15, 2014
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Here is a nice value in a Napa Valley Pinot Noir. It needs some air time in the glass, but it opens beautifully to...
Rich Cook
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April 15, 2014
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The latest in our continuing series "another County heard from," this is serious Syrah from a place where not much grows out of the...
Rich Cook
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April 15, 2014
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An estate grown, Russian River Pinot Noir for sixteen dollars? Indeed, and a very fine one at that. Nice tart cherry fruit, nicely integrated...
Michael Franz
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April 15, 2014
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This wine shows restrained ripeness in the form of an herbal aromatic edge and a medium-bodied profile, yet there’s nothing green or vegetal about...
Michael Franz
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April 15, 2014
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An excellent Cabernet Franc that is true to its grape variety in all of the best ways, this shows very appealing dried herb aromatic...
Wayne Belding
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April 15, 2014
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Château Poujeaux continues its recent string of fine efforts. Although the 2011 harvest lacks the enthusiastic ratings of the previous two vintages, fine wines...
Wayne Belding
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April 15, 2014
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Pio Cesare’s 2009 Ornato is a lusciously appealing and complex Barolo. While it shows the ripeness of the 2009 harvest and the sleek spiciness...
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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This wine really brings a complex mix of characteristics. Bright dusty minerality, cherry, leaf, stone and chili pepper aromas integrate nicely with some time...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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Delicious, ripe black-fruit aromas, with good balance and well-judged oak, this Napa Valley Cab from Andrew Lane is a steal at less than $30...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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This Cabernet from Rutherford shows a striking minerality that is both unique and attractive. On the palate the wine is dense and powerful, firmly...