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Maison Louis Latour, Volnay Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009
Michael Apstein
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May 31, 2011
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 It’s worth repeating:  The 2009 red Burgundies are sensational.  Perfect weather at harvest was the culmination of superb weather during the entire growing season. ...
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Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Paul Lukacs
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May 31, 2011
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 One of the better California Pinot Noirs I have tasted this year, this spicy but legitimately dry wine offers a multitude of fresh fruit...
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Ghost Pines, Sonoma County/Napa County (California) Merlot 2008
Paul Lukacs
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May 24, 2011
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 More substantial than many California Merlots, this example is satisfyingly rich and impressively structured.  It has soft but clearly present tannins, and while its...
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Robert Whitley
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May 24, 2011
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 Once upon a time it wasn’t unheard of for Phelps to produce a Cabernet that could compete alongside its iconic red meritage, Insignia, despite...
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Calera, Mt. Harlan (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Robert Whitley
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May 24, 2011
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 This vineyard is a new one on me from the Calera stable, and I’m pleased to say it was a pleasant surprise, especially the...
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Charles Krug, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Robert Whitley
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May 24, 2011
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 Undoubtedly one of the greatest values in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon today, the ’08 Charles Krug show the wonderful depth and richness of a...
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La Crema, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 24, 2011
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 Sonoma Coast is a cool-climate growing region that fits nicely into La Crema’s specialty for producing wines from cool growing regions.  This Pinot Noir...
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Banfi, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2009
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2011
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 Banfi, the great Brunello producer, is on a roll with its well-priced Chianti Classico bottlings.  The 2008 (previously reviewed) was easy to recommend and so...
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La Crema, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Gerald D. Boyd
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May 24, 2011
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 Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse’s forte is subtlety while capturing fresh fruit flavors.  For this Monterey Pinot, she cold soaked the grapes for five days to...
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Bella, Alexander Valley (California) Petite Sirah 2008
Paul Lukacs
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May 24, 2011
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 A classy example of Petite Sirah, full-bodied and intense, with firm tannins and vibrant fresh fruit flavors, all enhanced by a long, seemingly ever-evolving...
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Domaine Bart, Bourgogne (France) Pinot Noir 2009
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2011
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The 2009 vintage for red Burgundy is fabulous.  The wines at the lower end of the prestige ladder, such as Bourgogne Rouge, will be...
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Trapiche, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2010
Michael Apstein
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May 24, 2011
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 With so much overdone Malbec on the market, this simple, straightforward one is a pleasure to recommend, especially at the price.  Although ripe and...
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