Wine Reviews
This Week’s 30 New Reviews
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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Impressively deep and persistent flavors show the seriousness of this wine, yet these characteristics were not purchased at the price of over-ripeness, harsh extraction,...
Marguerite Thomas
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September 10, 2013
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A deliciously fun wine, light and bright in every sense: light red (“rosso”) in color, light as a moonbeam in taste and texture, light...
Robert Whitley
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September 10, 2013
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The various domains of Paul Mas throughout the south of France, in the Languedoc region that extends from Montpelier to the Spanish border and...
Michael Apstein
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September 10, 2013
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Querciabella must have an extremely talented winemaking team. They have the ability to make impressive wines that appeal to consumers looking for traditionally proportioned...
Michael Apstein
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September 10, 2013
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The 2010 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent example of why Napa Valley Cabernet stands with the best wines in the world. Redolent...
Michael Franz
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August 6, 2013
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Certainly among the most expressive and immediately endearing wines of a very forward vintage, this was showing all of its plumage in May of...
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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High-end wines from Gallo ceased to hold any shock value for members of the wine trade and press two decades ago, but there are...
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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Thankfully, this wine doesn’t smell like a feral fox, which was named after as an homage to the local creatures who once managed the...
Michael Franz
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September 10, 2013
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This delicious, versatile Pinot Noir is based on purity much more than power, showing admirable delicacy that is appropriate to the grape variety and...
Robert Whitley
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September 10, 2013
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Gundlach Bundschu is an oldie but goodie, having been one of the earliest wineries to open in California in the late 1800s. The beauty...
Marguerite Thomas
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September 10, 2013
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With floral and meaty elements, plus leather, spice and graphite, this red blend of classic Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and...
Michael Apstein
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September 10, 2013
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This fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon blend focuses on plumy flavors sprinkled with a subtle herbal quality. Supple tannins allow immediate enjoyment. It’s a balanced wine...