Wine Reviews


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3393133930ItalyThis opens with aromas that recall walnut and orchard fruit. The lively, simple palate offers Bartlett pear, citrus zest and a hint of hazelnut alongside bright acidity.86PiedmontRoeroKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCosta Alessandro 2014 RoeroArneisCosta Alessandro
3393233931USDark-colored and deeply fruity, this medium-bodied wine tastes like Bing cherry juice and black plums, and feels plush rather than tannic on the palate.Firepit8630CaliforniaLivermore ValleyCentral CoastJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsDarcie Kent Vineyards 2013 Firepit Red (Livermore Valley)Red BlendDarcie Kent Vineyards
3393333932ItalySubtle aromas of acacia flower and a whiff of almond lead the way. The round, easygoing palate offers pear, citrus peel and a hint of hazelnut alongside soft acidity.Monfrigio8620PiedmontRoeroKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeDezzani 2015 Monfrigio (Roero)ArneisDezzani
3393433933FranceGrown on hills overlooking the Mediterranean, this wine sings of sunshine and warm days. It is fruity, fatter than in some previous vintages although still with good acidity and a lively aftertaste.Terres de Saint-Louis8614ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerEstandon 2015 Terres de Saint-Louis Rosé (Côtes de Provence)RoséEstandon
3393533934USVery ripe prune and wild berry flavors fill this full-bodied and rather soft-textured wine. Based on Zinfandel grapes, it is bold in aroma, forward in flavor, smooth in the mouth and tastes a little bit sweet on the finish.Old Soul8625CaliforniaMendocino CountyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsAtrea 2013 Old Soul Red (Mendocino County)Red BlendAtrea
3393633935France“Close to the stars” is the motto of this Dubois family's wine, which is soft and fruity. A peppery edge from Mourvèdre in the blend contrasts with the attractive acidity and red fruit in the background. It is a food style of rosé.8616ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerBastide des Deux Lunes 2015 Rosé (Côtes de Provence)RoséBastide des Deux Lunes
3393733936FranceThis warm wine brings out the roundness and open accessibility of warm-climate Chardonnay. With yellow fruits and clean acidity, it is attractively ready to drink.Alain de la Treille8613France OtherVin de FranceRoger Voss@vossrogerBougrier 2015 Alain de la Treille Chardonnay (Vin de France)ChardonnayBougrier
3393833937USChaparral scrub and hibiscus combine on the rather light and dainty nose. Iron, tart cranberry and riper pomegranate pop on the palate, which has good energy and is fairly straightforward and simple.Byington Estate8639CaliforniaSanta Cruz MountainsCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannByington 2014 Byington Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)Pinot NoirByington
3393933938USPlum, spice and sweet herb aromas lead to rounded blue-fruit flavors surrounded by dry, astringent tannins that are unyielding.The Expedition8616WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportCanoe Ridge 2014 The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills)Cabernet SauvignonCanoe Ridge
3394033939FranceThis blend of Rolle, Ugni Blanc and Clairette is bright and tangy. It offers a definite herbal flavor as well as ripe yellow fruits integrated into a texture that is crisp and mineral. The wine is ready to drink.Les Valentines8626ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau les Valentines 2015 Les Valentines White (Côtes de Provence)Provence white blendChâteau les Valentines
3394133940FranceThis wine is fresh and crisp, with tight red fruits cut with citrus. A bright wine with just a touch of pepper, it ends with refreshing acidity.Cuvée M de Minuty8620ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Minuty 2015 Cuvée M de Minuty Rosé (Côtes de Provence)RoséChâteau Minuty
3394233941USFresh lime and lemon aromas light up this crisp and tangy wine. The flavors are bright, the texture tight at first but it smooths out on the finish.8612CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsGeyser Peak 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (California)Sauvignon BlancGeyser Peak
3394333942SpainRoasted notes infiltrate aromas of raspberry fruit. This feels mostly chunky, choppy and soupy, while herbal flavors of tomato and blueberry finish scratchy and a bit hot.A Portela8617Northern SpainValdeorrasMichael Schachner@wineschachCompañia de Vinos del Atlántico 2012 A Portela Mencía (Valdeorras)MencíaCompañia de Vinos del Atlántico
3394433943USThis pink wine, originally started by figure skater Peggy Fleming as a benefit for breast cancer research, shows peach, nectarine, strawberry flesh and cotton candy aromas. There is a touch of sweetness to the sip, with baked orange and lemon curd flavors.Victories Rosé of8625CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannDarcie Kent Vineyards 2015 Victories Rosé of Malbec (Paso Robles)MalbecDarcie Kent Vineyards
3394533944FranceRich and full, the wood and yellow fruit flavors are well integrated with the ripe acidity. Generous as well as elegant, it's a wine to drink now.Les Chaniots Premier Cru8825BurgundyMontagnyRoger Voss@vossrogerVignerons de Buxy 2009 Les Chaniots Premier Cru (Montagny)ChardonnayVignerons de Buxy
3394633945USSpicy and herbal, with a palate reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, this blends a grassy aroma with a mix of citrus, apple and pear notes. It has excellent concentration through the midpalate, with a clean, fresh finish.8812WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Waterbrook 2011 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA))Pinot GrisWaterbrook
3394733946USThis is a successful Pinot Noir in terms of its lighter style, silkiness and generosity, showing real finesse and delicacy. It's a tartly acidic wine with delicious flavors of cola and sour cherry candy. Try pairing it with mushroom risotto speckled with crumbled bacon.8825CaliforniaCarnerosNapa-SonomaWine Spots 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros)Pinot NoirWine Spots
3394833947ArgentinaThis is a jammy, dense and pure Cabernet, with meat and berry aromas that mix in touches of graphite and chocolate. It feels a little hard and acidic despite its size, while the flavor profile is of mossy berry fruit and chocolate. Tight and nervy, this offers lots of acidic push on the finish.Reserve8819Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachZolo 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)Cabernet SauvignonZolo
3394933948ItalyThis is made from partially dried fruit (the grapes undergo the appassimento process for 30 days) for extra intensity and extraction. In fact, the bouquet is dark and brooding, with black cherry, licorice, spice and clove-like aromas.I Cantoni8825VenetoValpolicella Classico SuperioreNovaia 2009 I Cantoni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore)Corvina, Rondinella, MolinaraNovaia
3395033949FranceThis is a big and full-bodied wine, with its tannins merging with notes of red plum fruit and spicy wood. With a generous feel, it also has a solid, powerful structure that offers the possibility of aging8859BurgundyGevrey-ChambertinRoger Voss@vossrogerNuiton-Beaunoy 2009 Gevrey-ChambertinPinot NoirNuiton-Beaunoy
3395133950USRipe and accessible, this Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc includes 20% Sémillon in the blend. Melon and light citrus flavors abound, with enough acidity to keep it fresh and lively.Sentimental Blonde8819WashingtonRed MountainColumbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Page Cellars 2010 Sentimental Blonde Sauvignon Blanc (Red Mountain)Sauvignon BlancPage Cellars
3395233951USRich, full-bodied and heavy, this is dramatic in its own way. It's certainly ripe and thick, with a flavor of black raspberry jam and a touch of milk chocolate. The high alcohol is suggestive of cherry liqueur. But that's been the Chenoweth Ranch signature for years. Drink now.Chenoweth Ranch8858CaliforniaRussian River ValleySonomaPatz & Hall 2010 Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)Pinot NoirPatz & Hall
3395333952ItalyVery plump, chewy and bold, this masculine wine shows a cheerful and bright side thanks to its ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry. Careful oak aging has produced strong Indian spice and barbecue tones.8835VenetoAmarone della Valpolicella ClassicoScriani 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoCorvina, Rondinella, MolinaraScriani
3395433953USOne of the few Finger Lakes' Gewürztraminers to exhibit such spot-on varietal typicity, this is gorgeously aromatic with loads of honeysuckle, lychee, stone fruit and exotic spice notes. Off-dry, concentrated and bold on the palate, it's balanced with just a touch of phenolic bitterness.8818New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaSheldrake Point 2011 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes)GewürztraminerSheldrake Point
3395533954SpainHarmonious on the bouquet, this has aromas of berry, marzipan and nutmeg. It feels a little acidic but that adds freshness to the package. The flavors of earthy, roasted fruits are a touch salty, and the finish tastes briney and baked, with notes of coffee and toast. A blend of 65% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot and 15% Caberent Sauvignon.Reserva8824Northern SpainNavarraMichael Schachner@wineschachPríncipe de Viana 2006 Reserva Red (Navarra)Red BlendPríncipe de Viana
3395633955USSavory notes of fennel and exotic spice add a dose of complexity to the sweet apple and pear flavors of this dry Riesling. Crisp, clean and refreshing, it finishes with a delicate green-floral note.Dry8816New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaRooster Hill 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes)RieslingRooster Hill
3395733956ItalyThanks to the unique indigenous varieties used and the special double-fermentation process this wine undergoes, this delivers distinctive intensity and concentration, with spicy touches of cassis and toasted almond.Le Crosare8829VenetoValpolicella Classico Superiore RipassoCantine Lenotti di Lenotti 2009 Le Crosare (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso)Corvina, Rondinella, MolinaraCantine Lenotti di Lenotti
3395833957FranceA foursquare, solid wine that shows its structure right up front. It is backed by red fruits and acids that lend a warm feeling. Full and dense, this needs to age.8868BurgundyNuits-St.-GeorgesRoger Voss@vossrogerChanson Père et Fils 2009 Nuits-St.-GeorgesPinot NoirChanson Père et Fils
3395933958ItalyWhy not try this with fried porcini or mushrooms au gratin? This bold wine delivers playful notes of wet earth and cured meat that would match nicely with those foods. It also has has dried fruit flavors of cassis and raspberry that keep the palate refreshed and ready for the next course.8820VenetoValpolicella Classico Superiore RipassoCorte San Benedetto 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore RipassoCorvina, Rondinella, MolinaraCorte San Benedetto
3396033959FranceRound and fruity, this is a crisp and pure wine. It has a straight line of acidity that cuts through the green apple and citrus fruits. The zesty texture dances on the palate.Broc de Biques88BurgundyChablisRoger Voss@vossrogerDamien et Romain Bouchard 2010 Broc de Biques (Chablis)ChardonnayDamien et Romain Bouchard

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