Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Rocca delle Macie, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2009
Michael Apstein
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April 8, 2014
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Reflective of the warmer vintage in Tuscany, Rocca delle Macie’s 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva conveys a juicier and riper cherry-like fruitiness than usual.  Still,...
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Lazy Creek Vineyards, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Marguerite Thomas
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April 8, 2014
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Lazy Creek is owned by Don and Rhonda Carano, who are known for the big, generous red wines they produce under their Ferrari-Carano label. ...
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Hendry Ranch, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2009
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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Hendry is renowned for structured wines that show true varietal character, and this wine is no exception.  Bright cherry fruit, tobacco, white pepper and...
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Damien Lorieux, Bourgueil (Loire Valley, France) Cabernet Franc 2009
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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There is a lot going on here for the price!  Stony minerality, cut tobacco leaf, smoky oak, violets, cherry, raspberry, tea, dill and coffee...
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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April 8, 2014
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Lush, balanced, bold but not overbearing this wine is aptly named for the goddess of the hunt. It has a certain feminine elegance, but...
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Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2012
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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Decoy presents a nicely integrated Zinfandel that shows the promise of the 2012 vintage.  Rich berry fruit, pepper, fall spice and a little menthol...
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Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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A solid Cabernet Sauvignon at a nice price.  It’s quite fruit forward, showing plum, blackberry and black cherry with notes of fall spice and...
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Decoy, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2012
Rich Cook
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April 8, 2014
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Duckhorn calls their Decoy line, "The everyday wine for the well-informed," and this Pinot Noir will certainly exceed most wine aficionado requirements for an...
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Castello di Bossi, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2009
Wayne Belding
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April 1, 2014
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This is a lovely Chianti Classico.  The nose shows dried red cherry and red plum tones with hints of violets, tobacco, porcini mushrooms and...
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The Wolftrap, Western Cape (South Africa) 2013
Marguerite Thomas
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April 1, 2014
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On the first swirl-sniff-sip go around this medium bodied red wine emitted a hint of that vaguely musty-gassy-rubbery characteristic that American and British wine...
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Quinta do Crasto, Douro (Portugal) 2011
Wayne Belding
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April 1, 2014
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This is a dry red from Port country.  From vineyards in the Douro Superior, it shows the luscious ripeness derived from that hot climate. ...
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Maurodos, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) 2011
Michael Franz
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April 1, 2014
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 This wine is always deeply delicious, but the rendition from 2011 is particularly attractive, with softer, more open character than usual.  The fruit is...
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