Wine Reviews
This Week’s 30 New Reviews
Michael Franz
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August 13, 2013
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A solid, gutsy Côtes du Rhône, this shows nice red fruit aromas that lead into medium-bodied flavors of dried red cherries and red berries,...
Michael Franz
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August 13, 2013
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I have next-to-no experience with this producer, but we are off to a very good start thanks to two standout 2012 Côtes du Rhône...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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In many ways, Gallo, a producer responsible for one out of every four bottles of wine sold in the US, has a high hurdle...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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Confusingly, though the name of the wine is “Paragon,” it does not come from the famed and vast — 875 acre — Central Coast...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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Despite coming from the Casablanca Valley, a cool coastal area of Chile where you’d expect more delicacy in Pinot Noir, this one is a...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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This mid-weight Pinot Noir combines spice and red fruit-like flavors in a most enjoyable package. Mild tannins allow it to be chilled, which makes...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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Aurelio Montes was one of the pioneers of the premium wine industry in Chile when he and his partners founded the Montes winery in...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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With its focus on soft lush black fruit flavors, Martini’s straight Sonoma County Cabernet is perfectly fine, especially for the price. Its suppleness makes...
Michael Apstein
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August 13, 2013
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With supple tannins, Martini’s Alexander Valley Cabernet is velvety in texture. There’s far more going on in the glass compared to the Sonoma County...
Rebecca Murphy
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August 6, 2013
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Here’s a delicious example of the traditional port varieties, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional in dry red wine. Only five...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2013
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This gutsy, opulent Zinfandel conveys ripe fruit flavors overlaid with spice. The 14.9% stated alcohol explains the grip in the finish. It would be...
Michael Apstein
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August 6, 2013
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With a lively mixture of fresh fruit notes and a hint of savory herbal elements, Steelhead Vineyards has crafted a classic example of Sonoma...