Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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November 12, 2013
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The quality/price ratio makes the 2012 Paringa well worth seeking out. Rather than trumpeting its fine qualities the wine lets its gentle frutiness slowly...
Marguerite Thomas
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November 12, 2013
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Shark’s robust red blend joins together Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Merlot and Malbec.  Whew, that’s a lot of grape varieties that don’t usually...
W. Blake Gray
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November 12, 2013
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This is a really high price to pay for a Cahors, nearly double what you can get some wines from the region for.  That...
W. Blake Gray
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November 12, 2013
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There is always a market in the US for big-bodied, intense red wines at bargain prices.  First it was Aussie Shiraz, then when we...
W. Blake Gray
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November 12, 2013
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Previously the oenologist for the well-known Madiran winery Château d’Aydie, Philippe Sur bought a run-down estate in 1998 and has been slowly updating it. ...
W. Blake Gray
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November 12, 2013
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The 40% Cabernet Franc is strong in this blend with 60% Tannat, imparting a brambly, light raspberry flavor with plenty of fruit and a...
W. Blake Gray
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November 12, 2013
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A modern wine, picked ripe and micro-oxygenated, that’s fairly rich but keeps a modicum of Old World character.  Spicy on the nose, it brings...
W. Blake Gray
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November 12, 2013
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The Labarthe estate has belonged to the Albert family since the 16th century, and is still made by a father and son team. This...
Rich Cook
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November 12, 2013
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A delicious, meaty Mataro from old dry farmed head trained vineyards.  The aroma is all about earth, meat and dark berry fruit, all of...
Rich Cook
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November 12, 2013
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This version of Roar’s Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is a blend of Pisoni, 777 and Pommard clones.  The aromas delivered include cherry, strawberry, menthol,...
Robert Whitley
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November 12, 2013
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Italy is best known for its profound, long-lived red wines, and it boasts a growing reputation for intriguing whites and bubblies. Not to be...
Robert Whitley
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November 12, 2013
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This vintage of Robert Craig’s Mount Veeder Cabernet is a perfect example of the richness and depth Cab can achieve in this mountainside AVA...