Wine Reviews
Rich Cook
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December 19, 2023
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Cerasuolo literally means “cherry red,” and the DOC designation separates this Rosé style from the dark hued reds of Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC. Both require...
Rich Cook
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December 19, 2023
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A fascinating red wine that begins with aromas of fresh cut celery that persists over soft red fruits. The celery continues to hold sway...
Wayne Belding
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December 19, 2023
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Zinfandel styles can vary widely, but the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County is clearly one of the best sites for Zinfandel vines. The...
Wayne Belding
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December 19, 2023
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Château Brane-Cantenac, in the Margaux appellation, rests on one of the highest gravel mounds in the appellation. The deep gravel soils around the Château...
Michael Apstein
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December 19, 2023
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First, the backstory. At a Paris bistro, I ordered a glass of 2021 Côte de Brouilly, from Thivin, one of the best producers of...
Vince Simmon
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December 12, 2023
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Les Mouilles is a South-facing plot located just above the village of Juliénas. The vineyard’s orientation helps provide consistent sun coverage throughout the day...
Vince Simmon
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December 12, 2023
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Côte du Py is easily the most prestigious named region of Morgon, known for producing complex and bold wines in a Cru known for...
Vince Simmon
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December 12, 2023
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Cru Beaujolais is an excellent year-around wine. In the summer, I enjoy it with a light instantly-refreshing chill and, in the winter, it pairs...
Norm Roby
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December 12, 2023
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The Argentinian wine project Aurelio Montes started in 2001, Kaiken grew rapidly and is best known for its red wines. But this white is...
Rebecca Murphy
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December 12, 2023
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Yves Cuilleron’s grandfather created the winery in 2015 using his oldest vines from his Syrah vineyard. He was the first to bottle their wine...
Rebecca Murphy
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December 12, 2023
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Yves Cuilleron is one of the top wine producers in the Rhône Valley where he makes highly regarded red and white wines. He has...
Rebecca Murphy
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December 12, 2023
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In 1966 Henri and Françoise Leveque sold their stamp collection to buy two hectares, almost five acres of vines in the Graves region of...