Wine Reviews
This Week’s 30 New Reviews
October 1, 2013
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This wine is what the Familia Zuccardi considers a classic blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, and from two classic areas of Mendoza. The...
October 1, 2013
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The blend of grapes for this wine is 70% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% of Ancellotta, an obscure grape whose home is the...
October 1, 2013
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The deep ruby-purple color of this wine and the way it stains the glass when swirled presages its richness and concentration. The wine has...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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Jean-Luc Colombo 2010 “Les Fees Brunes” Crozes-Hermitage is a result of Jean-Luc’s stellar stewardship of the vines. Crozes-Hermitage, a few miles up the river...
Michael Apstein
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October 1, 2013
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Given the limited production of this single vineyard wine, it will be hard to find. But it’s surely worth the search. Lange Estate makes...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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Antano 2008 Rioja Reserva exemplifies the value to be found in Spanish reds, particularly Rioja. This region was the benchmark for quality in post-World...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2013
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Château Coufran, though not included in the rarefied Médoc Classification of 1855, consistently makes splendid wines and sells them at reasonable prices. Their lush,...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2013
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The reputation of the wines from Valpolicella has been checkered. Initially very popular 40 years ago as Americans were exploring Italian wines, Valpolicella fell...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2013
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Judging by their Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, Lange Estate is a name to remember. This one shows the paradox of Pinot Noir —...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2013
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Both Burgundy fans will and newcomers to this mine field-laden region will be thrilled with this bargain priced wine. Burgundy aficionados will embrace it...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2013
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Central Otago is one the great areas in New Zealand for Pinot Noir, and Mt. Difficulty is one the best producers there. This solid...
Michael Apstein
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September 24, 2013
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Nero d’Avola, the black (grape) from the tiny town of Avola, makes fascinating wines that deliver more than just fruit. This one, for example,...