Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Marguerite Thomas
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September 3, 2013
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Unlike many contemporary Pinot Noirs (and dare I say especially ones from California) Failla’s does not seduce by fruit sweetness, nor does it coddle...
Marguerite Thomas
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September 3, 2013
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This stunningly good Pinot Noir, made by the gifted Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra, is richly perfumed as well as refreshingly savory on the...
Marguerite Thomas
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September 3, 2013
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This is a terrific little end-of-summer red to enjoy with the informal foods of the season. It’s an apt wine for classic backyard burgers,...
September 3, 2013
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Erich Sattler’s Zweigelt Reserve has concentrated fruit and heavy oak notes from vines that range to 40 years or more in age and new...
Rich Cook
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September 3, 2013
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Merlot at a nice price that will please both the novice and the seasoned Merlot fan. The aroma profile includes black cherry, blackberry, fall...
Rich Cook
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September 3, 2013
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I am constantly amazed at the variety of scents and flavors that Dry Creek Zinfandel is capable of producing when it’s managed well. This...
Rich Cook
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September 3, 2013
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This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah shows aromas and flavors of cherry, blackberry, blueberry, menthol, tar and herbs in a dry...
Rich Cook
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September 3, 2013
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A solid Syrah from the Sierra Foothills. Aromas of blueberry, blackberry, tar, tobacco leaf and a light note of sweet sage are translated directly...
Rich Cook
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September 3, 2013
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Another solid value wine from Chile. This Pinot Noir comes from an area 300 miles south of Santiago and 30 miles east of the...
Rich Cook
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August 27, 2013
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I love it when a wine over-delivers at its price-point. This wine, a label under the umbrella of Somerston Wine Company, is predominantly Syrah,...
Robert Whitley
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August 27, 2013
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The nose on this wine is a focal point, but by no means they wine’s only inviting quality. Aromas of blackberry jam and spice...
August 27, 2013
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This wine has dark but vibrant ruby color telegraphing the richness of damp earth, mellow ripe fruit, and spice. Dark cherry, ripe blackberry, and...