Wine Reviews
This Week’s 30 New Reviews
Robert Whitley
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December 3, 2013
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B.R. Cohn is generally associated most closely with top-notch Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, so Pinot Noir from this producer seems a bit of a...
December 3, 2013
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A wine that one rarely tastes in a lifetime full of dreams. Only 125 cases were made, and it is so expensive that virtually...
December 3, 2013
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There is no question that Karim Mussi Saffie is one of the world’s greatest vignerons. He is more than a winemaker; rather, he is...
December 3, 2013
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What I love about this wine is that is so well built and so well integrated at such a young age, but it certainly...
December 3, 2013
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A magnificent Cabernet, this shows deep ruby color, focused red but deep currant aromas with an accent of dried herbs, and very satisfying texture...
December 3, 2013
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There is always something appealing of an Aussie Shiraz/ Cabernet blend. This wine has just about everything one would want: Nice ripeness, plenty of...
Michael Apstein
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November 26, 2013
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This wine exemplifies why Bordeaux remains a benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-based wine. It’s not just about the fruit, of which there’s plenty. ...
Robert Whitley
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November 26, 2013
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With remarkable purity of fruit, this is another brilliant effort from Merry Edwards, the queen of California Pinot Noir. On the nose there is...
Robert Whitley
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November 26, 2013
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This meaty Pinot from Monterey’s Arroyo Seco zone shows an earthy nose with hints of black cherry and plum. On the palate the fruit...
Michael Franz
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November 26, 2013
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This is an impressively complex wine that offers special interest on multiple counts. It is sourced from Bulgaria, for starters, and includes 5% each...
Michael Franz
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November 26, 2013
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I have been waiting for more than a decade to see high-quality wines begin to flow from Bulgaria, and now I have finally found...
Michael Franz
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November 26, 2013
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This is a very well made, firm, serious, balanced rendition of Dolcetto from Piedmont’s Dogliani region. The only strike against the wine is that...