Wine Reviews

An archive of all wine reviews

Zuccardi, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
October 15, 2013
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This is a complex wine for the price; well-made and showing character.  The color is a deep red/purple with a vibrant ruby rim and...
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Rock Wall Wine Company, Yolo County (California) Teroldago 2010
Rich Cook
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October 15, 2013
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This grape from northeastern Italy has found a nice expression in Mike Heringer’s vineyard in the Clarksburg Delta area near Sacramento.  Shauna Rosenblum’s take...
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Red Rock Winery, California (United States) Pinot Noir 2012
Michael Apstein
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October 15, 2013
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This wine exemplifies why we need to regulate the term “Reserve.”  Red Rock Winery produces 40,000 cases of this Pinot Noir annually from grapes...
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Clos du Val, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir 2010
Michael Apstein
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October 15, 2013
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Clos du Val, thankfully, has resisted the trend toward overripe, boisterous wines.  With this lacey and pure Pinot Noir, they deliver bright clean red...
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HandCraft Artisan Collection, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Rich Cook
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October 15, 2013
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Here is an easygoing Cabernet that’s ready to drink and delivers some bang for your buck.  Blackberry, black cherry, fall spice and a bit...
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Zuccardi, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2012
October 15, 2013
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Characteristic Malbec color of dark, dense magenta-purple center and a magenta-pink rim which causes heavy staining in the tears.  This is an aromatic wine...
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Truchard Vineyards, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Rich Cook
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October 15, 2013
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The Carneros appellation is renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but a few producers are committed to the unique expression that Cabernet Sauvignon finds...
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Tom Eddy Wines, Napa Valley (California) Malbec 2009
Rich Cook
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October 15, 2013
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The back label of this wine touts it as “a terrior reserve style single vineyard wine from Pritchard Hill” and it is certainly a...
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Jekel Vineyards, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2011
Rich Cook
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October 15, 2013
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An easy drinking, food friendly Pinot Noir at a nice price.  The aroma list includes cherry, cola, hibiscus flower, cardamom and mild dried herbs. ...
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Vino Noceto, Amador County (California) Zinfandel 2009
Rich Cook
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October 8, 2013
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Vino Noceto winemaker Rusty Folena has a fine track record with wine from this, the oldest documented Zinfandel vineyard in California, with vines dating...
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d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale (South Australia) Shiraz 2011
Michael Apstein
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October 8, 2013
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Despite my lack of enthusiasm for the cutesy names the Australians attach to their wines, there is no overlooking the quality and value of...
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Angove, McLaren Vale (Australia) Grenache Shiraz 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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October 8, 2013
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Made from grapes (Grenache 60% and Shiraz 40%)cultivated in a certified organic and selected Biodynamic vineyard, this is Angove’s very Australian contribution to the...
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