Robert Whitley
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November 2, 2010
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 This is a most unusual Merlot, and generally not my preferred style, but it does have its charms. This full-blown Aussie red is in...
Michael Franz
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June 23, 2009
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A beautifully packaged wine that is also very interesting on the inside, this shows a particularly zesty style for Albariño, with lots of zesty...
Tina Caputo
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October 26, 2010
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 With a bit of Syrah and Malbec added to the blend, this herbaceous Cab has black fruit aromas, along with rich, concentrated flavors of...
Tina Caputo
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October 26, 2010
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 Deep purple in color, this wine has a spicy, floral aroma and cherry and cassis notes.  It’s fairly light and fruity on the palate,...
Robert Whitley
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October 26, 2010
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 Although this wine ultimately lacks the length to earn a higher score, it is most interested and a pleasure to sip, and at the...
Michael Apstein
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October 19, 2010
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 The 2009 vintage is likely the best the Beaujolais region has seen in decades, according to veteran producers there.  It’s no surprise then, that...
Michael Franz
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October 26, 2010
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 Although this wine rings up at $11, it was a clear favorite over three wines made from Zinfandel and Syrah (all priced more than...
Michael Franz
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October 26, 2010
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 Aged for a modest 5 months in oak and released while still very young, this is a great object lesson in the wonders of...
Robert Whitley
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October 26, 2010
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 This wine is everything you want in an in-your-face, fruit-driven Aussie red. Ripe aromas of blackberry, plum and black cherry are plush and layered,...
Michael Franz
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October 19, 2010
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 Certainly among the most accomplished winemakers in the United States, Tony Soter has turned from making amazing Cabernet-based wines in Napa to making equally...
Michael Franz
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October 19, 2010
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 This delicious, very well made wine got me thinking about Thanksgiving more than a month ahead of time, and that’s no small feat on...
Michael Franz
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October 19, 2010
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 This is a very impressive wine that performs well above expectations at this price.  Made entirely from Mencia sourced from 75 year old grapes...