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Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 9, 2011
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 Seeing 14.5% alcohol on a Pinot Noir label would deter many consumers because the delicacy and expressiveness of that grape tends to be lost...
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Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington) Merlot 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 9, 2011
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 This Merlot conveys herbal, leafy nuances that offset the succulent black fruit flavors and gives the wine a more delicate and intriguing aspect.  Polished...
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TOR, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 9, 2011
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 All Cabernet Sauvignon from the noted To Kalon Vineyard, the wine  was aged in small French oak barrels and then to bottling with minimum...
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TOR ROCK, North Coast (California) Grenache Syrah 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 9, 2011
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 ROCK is the second label of Tor Kenward Family Wines, focusing on Rhone-style wines.  The Grenache is from the Judge Family Vineyard in Sonoma’s...
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Betz Family Winery, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 9, 2011
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 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, from Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills and Yakima Valley, it was aged for 16 months...
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Betz Family Winery, Yakima Valley (Washington) Syrah 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 9, 2011
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 The grapes for this juicy Syrah came from the storied Red Willow Vineyard, planted by Mike Sauer and David Lake in 1986.  The wine...
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Buried Cane, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Mary Ewing-Mulligan
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August 9, 2011
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 This great-value Cabernet is a delightful twist on the ponderous styling of many West Coast Cabs.  It’s medium-bodied and has a vibrant personality —...
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Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 9, 2011
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 Merry Edwards Pinots offer the promise of deep, succulent fruit and this one doesn’t disappoint.  Medium to deep ruby color leads to lovely aromatics...
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D’Alessandro, Nero d’Avola IGT (Sicily, Italy) 2008
Michael Apstein
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August 9, 2011
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 Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s most important red grape, has a promising future because it delivers both fruity and sometimes slightly funky or earthy notes simultaneously. ...
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Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Gerald D. Boyd
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August 9, 2011
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 An important factor in the consistent quality of any wine is the unbroken association between winemaker and grower, such as the relationship between Merry...
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Audelssa, Sonoma Valley (California) 2008
Robert Whitley
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August 2, 2011
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 Summit is a red Bordeaux-style blend from the capable hands of winemaker Erich Bradley, who also makes the very fine Pinot Noirs of Sojourn...
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Maison Louis Jadot, Beaune 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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August 2, 2011
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Jadot owns almost a third of this premier cru vineyard that lies in the southern part of Beaune, bordering Pommard. Though the 2009 red...
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