Wayne Belding
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January 9, 2024
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 Mavrotragano is a rare Greek red grape.  It is grown mostly on the Aegean Island of Santorini where it comprises only about four percent...
Wayne Belding
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January 9, 2024
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 The 2022 Belleruche Côtes du Rhône Blanc from Chapoutier offers the combination of liveliness and depth that makes it a versatile companion for many...
Wayne Belding
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January 9, 2024
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 The top estates of Bordeaux have crafted universally fine wines in 2020 and the Léoville-Barton ranks among the best.  Given the current pricing for...
Michael Apstein
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December 5, 2023
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 Chénas, the smallest of the ten named villages of Beaujolais, typically produces dark wines, like this one, that combine minerality and fruitiness.  This Chénas...
Vince Simmon
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January 2, 2024
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 Washington has produced some of my favorite Syrahs in the U.S.  They showcase powerful fruit with big, structured bodies.  This single-plot sourced Syrah delivers...
Vince Simmon
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January 2, 2024
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 Designated in 2020, Royal Slope continues to grow in popularity for niche Washington winemakers like Structure Cellars.  This Cabernet Franc is sourced from a...
Norm Roby
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January 2, 2024
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 “Gaia” is a widely available line from Bousquet and has been singled out by many of my colleagues here at WineReviewOnline for quality, value...
Norm Roby
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January 2, 2024
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 In 1972 Mercer began developing vineyards in what is now the Horse Heaven Hills AVA.  The region is synonymous with Cabernet thanks in large...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 2, 2024
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 The Perrin family got their start in wine by acquiring Château Beaucastel, an important producer in the Rhône Valley.  In 1950 they began farming...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 2, 2024
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 I admit I cannot pass a Gigondas — and this one by the Domaine de Piaugier is a great example of why I cannot. ...
Rebecca Murphy
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January 2, 2024
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 The original Loire Valley estate and château that Comte Lafond acquired in 1787 was owned by the illegitimate daughter of the French king, Louis...
Roger Morris
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January 2, 2024
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 It is becoming increasingly popular for American wineries to produce wines under a variety of arrangements from other countries, either here or there, and...