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...