Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Michael Apstein
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December 31, 2013
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If anyone needed additional proof (I don’t) that Grgich Hills is a brilliant producer — one of California’s best — they should try this...
Rich Cook
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December 31, 2013
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Carneros is the cool end of Napa Valley and is known more for Pinot Noir, but there are some fine examples of other reds,...
Rich Cook
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December 31, 2013
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This bottling is a little tightly wound at present, but promises to come around beautifully with some additional bottle aging.  It’s just starting to...
Rich Cook
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December 31, 2013
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Scott Harvey produces Zinfandel that is meant for the table, with solid acidity and virtually no residual sugar, but vibrant fruit and varietal herb...
Robert Whitley
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December 31, 2013
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 Once upon a time the price of any given wine was a reflection of the quality of the vintage. That applies in some cases...
Michael Apstein
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December 31, 2013
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The Rutherford section of Napa Valley is rightly known to be an ideal place for Cabernet Sauvignon.  The line-up of wines from the Rutherford...
Michael Franz
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December 31, 2013
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This is, quite simply, one of the handful best bargains that I’ve tasted in 2013, out of more than 8,000 wines.  A blend of...
Michael Franz
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December 31, 2013
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I try to steer clear from grandiose statements, but the 2010 vintage wines from the Côtes du Rhône are certainly the best in a...
Robert Whitley
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December 31, 2013
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 Grgich’s latest release of its Yountville Selection Cabernet, from the 2009 vintage, is one of the most suave and complex Cabernet Sauvignons I’ve tasted...
Michael Apstein
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December 31, 2013
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Combine a great producer, Agustin Huneeus and his team, with a great place, Rutherford, and bingo — you get great wine.  The 2010 Quintessa...
Rich Cook
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December 24, 2013
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This wine from Bordeaux’s left bank shows great depth of aroma with blackberry, currants, dry earth, damp earth and cedar spice all in evidence. ...
Michael Apstein
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December 31, 2013
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Though Montepulciano is, indeed, a widely planted Italian grape, the Rosso di Montepulciano in this instance refers to a “baby” Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,...