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Château de Caladroy, Côtes de Rousillon Villages (Roussillon, France) 2010
Michael Franz
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December 4, 2012
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Perhaps due to the sun-soaked growing conditions in Roussillon, this wine is reliably ripe and flavorful in every vintage-and I’ve tasted it for at...
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Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills (Columbia Valley, Washington) Merlot 2009
Rebecca Murphy
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December 4, 2012
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As far as I’m concerned Washington State produces the best Merlot in the US and one of the best in the world. Columbia Crest,...
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Walters Winery, Walla Walla Valley (Columbia Valley, Washington) Syrah 2009
Rebecca Murphy
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December 4, 2012
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If you like the style of cooler climate Syrahs, or dare I say it, those of the Northern Rhône, you will love Jamie Brown’s...
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Genot-Boulanger, Volnay (Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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December 4, 2012
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Although not labeled “Vieilles Vignes,” this village wine comes from three vineyards whose vines average 45 to 60 years. The age of the vines...
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Château de la Maltroye, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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December 4, 2012
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This vineyard surrounds the Château de la Maltroye and is owned solely by them, somewhat of a rarity in Burgundy since most vineyards have...
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Joseph Faiveley, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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December 4, 2012
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Faiveley has managed to imbue a wine from Nuits St. Georges with considerable elegant without obliterating the unique “wild” or unrefined aspect of that...
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Alex Gambal, Grand Cru Clos Vougeot (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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December 4, 2012
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The 2009 vintage produced excellent red Burgundies. This is one of them. Though quite ripe, reflective of the warmth of the vintage, it has...
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Alex Gambal, Vosne-Romanée (Burgundy, France) 2010
Michael Apstein
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December 4, 2012
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It is a rare year indeed that a producer excels in both reds and whites in Burgundy. But Gambal has done so in 2010....
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Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2009
Robert Whitley
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December 4, 2012
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The Three Palms vineyard was the first truly big, recognizable name in the era of California Merlot, a history that stretches back barely three...
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Wild Horse, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2010
Robert Whitley
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November 27, 2012
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Very similar to the Central Coast Pinot from Wild Horse, but with a little more oomph. The “Unbridled” Pinot is a savory red, showing...
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Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Robert Whitley
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December 4, 2012
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This vineyard-designate from Duckhorn’s Monitor Ledge vineyard is an expression of nearly 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon planted in well-drained gravel and sandy soils. The...
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Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) 2008
Robert Whitley
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December 4, 2012
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To the long and growing list of accomplishments at the Duckhorn Wine Company, add this world class Napa Valley Bordeaux blend, easily one of...
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