Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

The Vineyard House, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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Sometimes a wine doesn’t give you much to get excited about on the first sip.  I often caution friends about this — it’s very...
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Domaine Lamarche, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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December 17, 2013
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The Hautes-Côtes is less well-situated land to the west and above the major villages of the Côte d’Or.  Wines from talented producers, such as...
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Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2008
December 17, 2013
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This Malbec-predominant wine is from the “first family” of producers in Argentina.  The Catena family was integral in establishing Argentina as a world-class wine...
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Four Mile Creek, North Coast (California) 2011
Robert Whitley
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December 17, 2013
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 Winemaker Adam Lee of Siduri is certainly committed to serious wine for serious wine folk, but he hasn’t lost sight of his fundamental belief...
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Domaine Stèphane Magnien, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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December 17, 2013
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Passetoutgrain is a blend of Gamy and Pinot Noir.  When the vines are planted in the right place, as in Stèphane Magnien’s case, the...
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Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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The Artist Series showcases the winemaker’s art of blending lots from different sources, with this vintage using fruit from Kenwood’s estate vineyards in Sonoma...
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Bouchard Père et Fils, Savigny-lès-Beaune (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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December 17, 2013
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Village wines get short shrift as consumers clamor for wines from Premier Cru vineyards.  This village wine combines unexpected concentration with an alluring floral...
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Domaine François Lamarche, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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December 17, 2013
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Considering that they are the sole owners of the Grand Cru vineyard, La Grande Rue (one of the most expensive pieces of real estate...
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Domaine Gallois, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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December 17, 2013
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The nice thing about a wine carrying only a Bourgogne appellation from a grower is that you know roughly the origin of the grapes,...
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Owen Roe, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2012
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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This wine displays aromas of red plum, raspberry, mild spices, vanilla and white pepper, with a touch of blueberry and sea spray.  The palate...
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Don Miguel Gascon, Mendoza (Argentina) 2011
Rich Cook
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December 17, 2013
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I liked the 2011 release of this wine, and I like this vintage even more.  Candied raspberry, roses, blackberry, spice, and pepper flood the...
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Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
December 10, 2013
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This so good and so classic.  Starting to drink well already, it will age nicely in the cellar for 10 year’s time or more. ...
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