Wine Reviews


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3258132580USLayers of toast, char and dill abound on this oak-driven, full-bodied Chardonnay. There are glimpses of fresh apple and lemon on the palate as well, but they peek through a bit shyly behind a curtain. Further cellaring may help to integrate the oak.Reserve8625New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaDr. Konstantin Frank 2013 Reserve Chardonnay (Finger Lakes)ChardonnayDr. Konstantin Frank
3258232581USElectric pink in color, this brings wild strawberry, cherry, watermelon and spice aromas. The palate is broad and heavy, lacking lift.Blondie Rosé of8620WashingtonRattlesnake HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportFinn Hill 2016 Blondie Rosé of Sangiovese (Rattlesnake Hills)SangioveseFinn Hill
3258332582ChileCantaloupe aromas lead to a fresh palate with snap. Nectarine and tangerine flavors run lean and clean on their way to a juicy, no-nonsense finish.Boya8615Leyda ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachGarces Silva 2016 Boya Rosé (Leyda Valley)RoséGarces Silva
3258432583USThis big soft wine smells and tastes a little sweet, as an aroma like maple syrup leads to flavors of blackberry jam, cinnamon and butter.8611CaliforniaClarksburgCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsGen5 2015 Merlot (Clarksburg)MerlotGen5
3258532584USThis medium-bodied wine is like a liquid fruit bowl, pouring out apple, melon, peach and banana flavors that taste almost sweet. It has a broad mouthfilling texture, a rather soft balance and a lingering fruity finish.Mama Mia Estate Grown8624CaliforniaSierra FoothillsSierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsNaggiar 2016 Mama Mia Estate Grown White (Sierra Foothills)White BlendNaggiar
3258632585SpainDry apple and pine-needle aromas are punchy on this blend of 80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Macabeo. An uneventful palate is fresh but simple. This wine tastes mostly of bitter grape skins and almond skins. Modest apple and grapefruit notes show on the finish.Bruberry Blanc8627CataloniaMontsantMichael Schachner@wineschachPortal del Montsant 2015 Bruberry Blanc White (Montsant)White BlendPortal del Montsant
3258732586USIncorporating 30% of the variety in Musqué clone, this wine offers fresh flavors of green apple, grass and pea shoots, as well as a distinct notion of oak. Aged in both new and neutral Acacia, as well as stainless, it has a spicy quality akin to lemongrass that lingers on the finish.Lizzy's Vineyard8632CaliforniaOakvilleNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneTamber Bey 2016 Lizzy's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Oakville)Sauvignon BlancTamber Bey
3258832587USFrom Canoe Ridge Vineyard, this delivers raspberry, herb, tire rubber and spice aromas and medium-bodied dark fruit flavors. The tannins are a bit dry and pasty.8625WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportThe Conqueror 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills)Cabernet SauvignonThe Conqueror
3258932588PortugalPure Touriga Nacional gives a perfumed, ripe and richly juicy wine. Tannic structure offers a base for the acidity and black currant fruit, but it's soft enough to drink now.Vila Jardim8712TejoRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta Vale do Armo 2011 Vila Jardim Touriga Nacional (Tejo)Touriga NacionalQuinta Vale do Armo
3259032589PortugalLight and fruity, this is a crisply citrus wine, soft and fresh. Grapefruit and apricots are both there, showing the crisp and the rich side to this immediately attractive wine.Lagar8715Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerQuintas de Melgaço 2013 Lagar Alvarinho (Vinho Verde)AlvarinhoQuintas de Melgaço
3259132590USFor such a deep-colored wine, it's the lighter red fruits and minerality that comprise the aromas in this GSM with Petite Sirah. Cranberry and crushed slate rise up most prominently, but the blackberry dominance on the palate better corresponds to the color, and the caramelized finish is a nice touch.Château Duplantier Cuvée8748CaliforniaSanta Ynez ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannRideau 2012 Château Duplantier Cuvée Red (Santa Ynez Valley)Red BlendRideau
3259232591USFlavorful and sweet but not cloying, it displays plenty of floral and apricot aromas, ripe honeylike flavors and a rich finish. Will pair nicely with cheese and salted nuts as an apéritif, or with biscotti for dessert.8716CaliforniaYolo CountyCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsRosa d'Oro 2012 Muscat (Yolo County)MuscatRosa d'Oro
3259332592ChileDry, spicy, crisp aromas of cool-climate red fruits come with a mild covering of sweet oak. This is a touch resiny on the palate, with woody, spicy flavors of plum and raspberry. An oaky, lightly herbal finish is juicy in feel.Reserva8712Casablanca ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Carolina 2012 Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)Pinot NoirSanta Carolina
3259432593ItalyIntense aromas of mature pear and Granny Smith apples carry over to the palate along with lemon-lime and honey dew melon. Crisp acidity gives this a clean, refreshing finish.8719Northeastern ItalyColli Orientali del FriuliKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeSirch 2013 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli)Pinot GrigioSirch
3259532594ItalyThis vibrant wine discloses aromas of delicate wild flowers and stone fruit. The bright palate offers juicy yellow peach, golden apple, lemon and lime zest alongside crisp, refreshing acidity.8720Northeastern ItalyColli Orientali del FriuliKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeSirch 2013 Ribolla Gialla (Colli Orientali del Friuli)Ribolla GiallaSirch
3259632595PortugalThis is a spicy, nutmeg-flavored wine. Its wood aging plays well with the aromatic fruitiness that brings out yellow fruits as well as light acidity. It needs no aging.Terra D'Alter Reserva Branco8720AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerTerras de Alter 2012 Terra D'Alter Reserva Branco White (Alentejano)Portuguese WhiteTerras de Alter
3259732596ChilePeppery, herbal lead aromas settle on lactic, chocolaty oak and berry scents. This feels fresh, grabby and fairly well balanced. Flavors of blackberry, cassis and spice filter down to a solid feeling finish with flavors of cassis, herbs and spice.Sibaris Reserva Especial8717Maipo ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachUndurraga 2012 Sibaris Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)Cabernet SauvignonUndurraga
3259832597PortugalRipe and full-bodied, this is a rich and juicy wine. With tannins kept in the background, the front is full of blackberry acidity and jammy fruitiness that's balanced by the fresher black currant aftertaste.Marias da Malhadinha8755AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerHerdade da Malhadinha Nova 2010 Marias da Malhadinha Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedHerdade da Malhadinha Nova
3259932598PortugalWhile the wine has plenty of juicy fruit, it also has a heavy hand with wood that gives a bitter, spice and pepper character. Densely textured, it's tough for the moment although it will round out. Drink from 2017.Ciranda878AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerHerdade dos Coelheiros 2012 Ciranda Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedHerdade dos Coelheiros
3260032599PortugalAlmonds and ripe yellow fruits combine in this surprisingly warm Vinho Verde. It has weight and richness as well as an immediately attractive fruity style. Easy to drink now, with a touch of caramel at the end.Eminência8720Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerIdeal Drinks 2013 Eminência Loureiro (Vinho Verde)LoureiroIdeal Drinks
3260132600AustriaA combination of dried white currant, green apple and lemon makes for a refreshing, clean palate with a medium, zesty finish.8716NiederösterreichAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoLandhaus Mayer 2013 Riesling (Niederösterreich)RieslingLandhaus Mayer
3260232601USThere are complicated aromas and flavors to this blend from Santa Barbara County pioneer Rick Longoria. It starts with scents of wet dog, pine, pipe tobacco and peppercorns. The flavors recall gamy meat, like roasted lamb, with hints of stewed plum as well. Those who don't like constantly analyzing each sip may find this wine challenging.Blues Cuvée8730CaliforniaSanta Barbara CountyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannLongoria 2011 Blues Cuvée Red (Santa Barbara County)Red BlendLongoria
3260332602USComprised of 63% Zinfandel, 32% Petite Sirah and 5% Pinotage. McNab Ridge is among the few Mendocino producers to make Pinotage, so it's fitting that the variety finds its way into Coro, one of the smaller offerings of the vintage at 65 cases. Expect grippy tannins, plenty of black fruit and healthy doses of coffee and leather around a soft, medium body.Coro Mendocino8740CaliforniaMendocinoVirginie Boone@vbooneMcNab Ridge 2010 Coro Mendocino Red (Mendocino)Red BlendMcNab Ridge
3260432603PortugalRipe with black currant acidity and layers of firm wood, this is a rich and fruity wine. It has young tannins, bright acidity and a firm, dry aftertaste. Drink from 2017.87TejoRoger Voss@vossrogerMonte Largo 2013 Red (Tejo)Portuguese RedMonte Largo
3260532604PortugalThis is a richly ripe wine, Port-like in its sweet tannins and density. Layers of acidity accompany dry tannins and a firm while fruity character. Berry fruits are in the background of this concentrated wine. Drink from 2017.8720DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerBarão de Vilar 2009 Red (Douro)Touriga Nacional BlendBarão de Vilar
3260632605ItalyThis lively wine is loaded with sensations of spring wildflowers, tart green apple, pear and nectarine. Crisp acidity gives a refreshing finish. Enjoy this as an apéritif or pair it with summer salads.Villa Canlungo8718Northeastern ItalyCollioKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCollavini 2013 Villa Canlungo Pinot Grigio (Collio)Pinot GrigioCollavini
3260732606PortugalA pale yellow-colored wine, it's full of ripe white peach, melon and plums. It's rich but also shows bright acidity and a touch of citrus. It's an easy wine to drink now–2016.Pancas Branco8712LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerCompanhia das Quintas 2013 Pancas Branco White (Lisboa)Portuguese WhiteCompanhia das Quintas
3260832607USIntense and smoky, this is an old-vine Zinfandel blended with Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Although most of the grapes come from Lodi, smaller amounts hail from the Russian River Valley and Atlas Peak. Thick-walled and burly in licorice, earth and black and red berry fruit, it offers substantial texture and length. Not a wine for the meek.8730CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyVirginie Boone@vbooneCoup de Grace 2011 Red (Lodi)Red BlendCoup de Grace
3260932608FranceFruity and open, it has some steely texture but the dominant character is ripe citrus and yellow fruits that burst out of the glass. It should age until 2015 but is already delicious.87Loire ValleySancerreRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine des Levrys 2013 SancerreSauvignon BlancDomaine des Levrys
3261032609ChileCassis and plum aromas come with a whiff of rubber. This is clean and ripe in feel, with good body and a bit of structure. Flavors of cassis and black cherry show a chocolaty edge in front of a juicy, pure, direct finish.Reserva8710Maule ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachLeyendas de Familia 2012 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley)Cabernet SauvignonLeyendas de Familia

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