Wine Reviews
Robert Whitley
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July 3, 2012
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Medium-bodied and firmly structured, the Shiraz Grenache from Peter Lehmann makes for a very good summer food wine. Showing spicy red fruits and enough...
Michael Franz
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July 3, 2012
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This gets off to a dramatic start with a big blast of spicy new wood on the nose. Oak shows on the palate too,...
Robert Whitley
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June 26, 2012
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Still fairly closed at this stage, Goldeneye’s Ten Degrees gives every indication it’s going to be a blockbuster once it settles down. Rich and...
Paul Lukacs
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July 3, 2012
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An impressive red blend made with the five classic Bordeaux grape varieties, this wine tastes deep and satisfying. It has a firm tannic structure,...
Michael Franz
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June 26, 2012
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Dark and concentrated in keeping with the reputation of this appellation, this wine won’t disappoint anyone for lack of muscle. However, it will surprise...
Michael Franz
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June 26, 2012
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I confess that I’m less enthusiastic about Malbec from Argentina than many consumers seem to be, but this is a wine that I can...
Michael Apstein
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June 26, 2012
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This Bourgogne Rouge is a real treat from Jadot because the grapes come entirely from the domains they control: Domaine Louis Jadot, Domaine Héritiers...
Robert Whitley
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June 19, 2012
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My latest candidate for greatest value in red wine this year is the blend from Vale do Bomfim, the primary quinta of the Dow...
Paul Lukacs
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June 26, 2012
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Doing exactly what New World Merlot should, this wine comes from a highly esteemed producer and seems to be in excellent balance. Soft and...
Paul Lukacs
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June 26, 2012
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Soft on the palate, with a lush texture and super-ripe fruit flavors, this fairly expensive Cabernet tastes quite sweet. The sugary overtones mute any...
Robert Whitley
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June 19, 2012
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Black Kite is a truly superb wine estate in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley that routinely yields some of the finest Pinot Noir California has to...
Robert Whitley
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June 19, 2012
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If I were an aspiring vintner and planned to make Merlot in the Napa Valley, the first thing I would do is familiarize myself...