Wine Reviews
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2012
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Vincent’s 2010 Morgon is as charming as their 2009 but in an entirely different way. Reflective of the 2010 vintage, it’s less fruity and...
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2012
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Morgon, one of the 10 cru of Beaujolais, is known for wines with structure that frequently benefit from a year or two of bottle...
Michael Apstein
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November 27, 2012
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J. J. Vincent is best known for their consistently excellent Pouilly Fuissé from their domaine, the Chateau de Fuissé. This Beaujolais-Villages, however, comes from...
Tina Caputo
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November 20, 2012
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Earth and raspberry aromas and followed by flavors of cola, red cherries and vanilla. The wine is nicely balanced and food friendly. A nice...
Tina Caputo
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November 20, 2012
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This lovely wine (made from a variety also known as Mourvèdre) has a bright red color along with red fruit and baking spice aromas. ...
Michael Apstein
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November 20, 2012
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This, Chiarlo’s single vineyard Barbera, is far more serious and sophisticated than their Le Orme. Though more polished and glossier, it still retains the...
Robert Whitley
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November 20, 2012
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There is always much talk in the wine industry about the benefit of old vines. Patz & Hall’s Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir could make...
Tina Caputo
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November 20, 2012
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Aromas of blackberry, leather and woody spice get this wine off to an enticing start. It’s lush on the palate, with rich flavors of...
Michael Apstein
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November 20, 2012
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What a terrific wine for the price. Savory and bright, as Barbera should be, Chiarlo does not try to make it “important” with lots...
Tina Caputo
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November 20, 2012
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With aromas of black fruit, spice and toasty oak, this full-bodied wine has flavors of ripe black fruit, black pepper and spice. It has...
Tina Caputo
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November 20, 2012
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This wine has a gorgeous purple-red color, and aromas of black fruit. It has concentrated flavors of blackberries and spice, a silky smooth texture...
Michael Apstein
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November 20, 2012
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Umani Ronchi describes the San Lorenzo as the little brother of their flagship wine, Cumaro. And what a good little brother it is. Made...