Wine Reviews
This Week’s 30 New Reviews
Michael Franz
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September 24, 2013
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Made entirely from Tempranillo and stored for 6 months in French oak barrels, this shows the phenomenal balance and fruit character that top bodegas...
Rich Cook
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September 24, 2013
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A Pinot Noir that needs a little bottle aging, but will reward the time spent. It’s on the darker side, showing aromas of blackberry,...
Rich Cook
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September 24, 2013
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A nice ripe Pinot Noir from a cool vintage that doesn’t go over the top. It’s got good complexity of aroma, with black cherry,...
Rich Cook
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September 24, 2013
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This Petite Sirah benefits from having 22% Syrah in the blend. It’s got blackberry, blueberry, baker’s chocolate and fall spices with touches of tar...
Rich Cook
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September 24, 2013
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Not too many Paso Robles area wineries release a stand alone Merlot. This 100% varietal example succeeds by not shying away from the natural...
Rich Cook
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September 24, 2013
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Here’s a crowd pleasing Zinfandel that’s ready to drink. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice translate directly into flavors on the...
Michael Franz
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September 24, 2013
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This is the seventh vintage of this wine that I’ve tasted, and every release has been excellent. The suggested retail price has doubled across...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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Jean-Luc routinely treats his Cotes-du-Rhone wines with the same respect and attention to detail he gives to his top crus, and that is apparent...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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This southern Rhone blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre is a bit of a masterpiece considering the price. It exhibits the firm structure and...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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Esporao 2009 Reserva is a suggestion from a somewhat forgotten corner of wine’s global landscape. We drink sweet, fortified wines from Portugal. We drink...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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Dutton Goldfield Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot is for those big spenders who just love mind-bending Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. For my money this...
Robert Whitley
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September 24, 2013
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Alexander Valley Vineyards 2010 Estate Merlot ably demonstrates the synergy the merlot grape seems to have with the varied appellations of Sonoma County. From...