Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Linda Murphy
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December 24, 2013
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Dan Lee of Morgan Winery in Salinas/Santa Lucia Highlands is a stellar producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, yet also lives life on...
Linda Murphy
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December 24, 2013
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Old-vine Zinfandel mixes with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah in this juicy, spicy wine.  It offers brambly wild berry, black cherry and plum...
Michael Apstein
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December 24, 2013
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Lafouge is a star producer in Auxey-Duresses, an off the beat track village that is becoming better known as a place to find high...
Michael Franz
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December 24, 2013
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Another amazing Ribera imported by Aurelio Cabestrero, this wine shows terrific flavors of dark cherries and plums, with just enough edging from six months...
Robert Whitley
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December 17, 2013
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 The coolness of the Sta. Rita Hills is evident in this vintage from the Cargasacchi vineyard. It’s a spicy wine that exhibits a unique...
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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Here is a nice quaffer that’s got some Tempranillo and Grenache in the blend, which serve to round things out nicely.  The wine is...
Robert Whitley
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December 17, 2013
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 Here we have a cool-climate Syrah from a very cool year and the result is, well, pretty cool. Novy’s Sierra Mar Syrah shows the...
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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Black raspberry jam, fall spices, tar, pepper and moderate toasted oak are in the mix in this full bodied blend.  It opens nicely with...
December 17, 2013
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This wine is from a pioneer producer in Walla Walla that is still one of the valley’s best.  This Merlot is big and structured;...
December 17, 2013
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Daou has produced a rich, thick reserve bottling with juicy dark fruits, grainy tannins, and oak spice. The palate has cassis and blackberry fruit...
Robert Whitley
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December 17, 2013
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This wine was made from declassified barrels from Siduri’s single-vineyard program. It’s a great example of fresh, simple Pinot Noir at a down-to-earth price....
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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Porto isn’t just about sweet dessert any more. This dry wine is ready for your dinner table with forward mixed berries, herbs and dry...