Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Robert Whitley
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April 22, 2014
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This Zinfandel-based red is from the Zin specialist Peachy Canyon and the price is right. It shows jammy red-fruit character, loads of spice and...
Robert Whitley
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April 22, 2014
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With a bright, red-fruited nose and a strong whiff of oak vanillin, this pretty Zin is inviting from the moment it hits the glass....
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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Showing the bright red-fruit aromas that are typical of the Carneros district, this relatively inexpensive Pinot Noir from Sterling turns the conventional wisdom on...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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Cru’s "Appellation Series" Pinot from Monterey’s Santa Lucia Highlands is a superb example of the power and complexity this terroir delivers on a consistent...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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Rich and dense, this Sonoma County Cab from the Chalk Hill district delivers layers of black fruit aroma and spice, with a hint of...
Robert Whitley
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April 12, 2014
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Big, ripe and rich, this is another example of the popular Paso style when it comes to Syrah. Lovely red fruits dominate this powerful,...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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Big shouldered and rich, this wine is typical of the powerful, fruit-forward Syrah that Paso Robles is famous for. It is a serious mouthfeel...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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Soft, supple and round, this inviting Grenache exhibits fresh red-fruit aromas and a note of spice. Perfect for the summer barbecue with smoked meats...
Robert Whitley
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April 15, 2014
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This vintage from Fontanafredda shows a tarry nose, with notes of dried cherry and herbs. On the palate it exhibits outstanding richness for young...
Michael Apstein
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April 8, 2014
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Combine the owner of Tenuta Alzatura, the Cecchi family, one of Tuscany’s most reliable producers, with a superb vintage, 2008, and you’d expect an...
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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A very fruit-forward Cabernet Franc that offers more than just the fruit. Stony minerality, tobacco, ripe blackberry, plum, and mild fall spice are offered...
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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I almost always enjoy Pinot Noir from this appellation where Napa Valley meets Sonoma Valley. This offering shows typical Carneros earthiness, with cherry, cola...