Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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February 4, 2014
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The secret is out on the quality of fruit from the Heringer Vineyard — I’ve tasted several fine examples, including this one by Idle...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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Without a doubt the 2010 Lot 1 is one of the finest wines I’ve ever tasted from this iconic Napa Valley winery. On display...
Robert Whitley
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February 4, 2014
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This excellent Carneros appellation Merlot is yet another example of what Duckhorn can achieve with this often maligned grape variety. Merlot is the Rodney...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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This complex, layered Zinfandel took a platinum award at the 2014 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition. It shows pure aromas of red and black...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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The Tom Eddy Cabernets are built for the long haul, as this 2008 demonstrates. This vintage offers an earthy nose, red fruits and tannins...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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Malbec from Australia may not be on anyone’s radar, but if this beauty from Zonte’s Footstep is an indicator of potential, then Argentina could...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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Rich and ripe, this is a classic South Australia Shiraz. It exhibits lovely blueberry and blackberry aroma wrapped in sweet oak vanillin. The tannins...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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The Morisoli Vineyard has long been one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the Napa Valley, and it consistently produces one of the...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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It’s Wakefield in the U.S., Taylors in Australia. But by either name it’s a big-time Aussie Shiraz at a beautiful price. This vintage is...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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This Merlot mouthful is soft and supple but not insubstantial. It packs a gorgeous red-fruited punch, with a note of spice and oak vanillin...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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This vintage from Morlanda is generous in the mouth, showing lush red-fruit character that has heft without being heavy. The blend is primarily Garnacha...
Robert Whitley
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January 28, 2014
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This entry level red from Banfi continues to amaze. For the price it is without a doubt among the finest red wines in the...