Wine Reviews


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3834138340ItalyRipe aromas of mature yellow apple and a balsamic note lead the nose along with a hint of candied lemon zest. The aromas follow over to the round, ready palate along with a note of bitter almond.Sassani87VenetoSoave ClassicoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeMarcello Turra 2015 Sassani (Soave Classico)GarganegaMarcello Turra
3834238341USThe aromas are bright and generous, with notes of honeysuckle and canned peach. The fruit is so sweet on the palate, it drinks almost off dry, with abundant stone-fruit and floral flavors that linger.Tudor Hills Vineyard8716WashingtonYakima ValleyColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportMartinez & Martinez 2015 Tudor Hills Vineyard Viognier (Yakima Valley)ViognierMartinez & Martinez
3834338342FranceThis is a smooth wine with gentle tannins and red berry fruit. It has juicy acidity and a slight toastiness from oak. With spice and acidity, it will be an attractive wine to drink from 2018.8732BurgundyBeauneRoger Voss@vossrogerNuiton-Beaunoy 2015 BeaunePinot NoirNuiton-Beaunoy
3834438343PortugalA surprisingly accessible, fruity vintage Port for its mere three years of age, this has a touch of spirit underlying its ripe blackberry fruit and sweetness. Not from a generally declared vintage, it is already delicious and will be best from 2018.Quinta do Pégo Vintage8760PortRoger Voss@vossrogerRozes 2013 Quinta do Pégo Vintage (Port)PortRozes
3834538344USThis wine is brightly aromatic, with notes of fresh herb, kiwi and pineapple. The palate is full flavored, showing a sense of poise along with a tart finish. The concentration doesn't seem all there.GPS Rosebud Vineyard8730WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportSeven Falls 2015 GPS Rosebud Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Wahluke Slope)Sauvignon BlancSeven Falls
3834638345USThick, tannic and somewhat astringent, this wine blends 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petite Sirah. Tar and tobacco flavors and a leathery mouthfeel give it a loud voice of powerful ripeness.8750CaliforniaSpring Mountain DistrictNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneTerra Valentine 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District)Cabernet SauvignonTerra Valentine
3834738346South AfricaCrisp and lively, this starts with soft scents of pink peony and thyme that add depth and interest to the citrus, pear and tropical fruit core. Medium acidity lifts the palate and carries through to the mouthwatering finish. Drink now.Beyond8712ConstantiaLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzBuitenverwachting 2016 Beyond Sauvignon Blanc (Constantia)Sauvignon BlancBuitenverwachting
3834838347FranceThis is a juicy fruity wine with tannins that are already subdued by the acidity and fruit. There is a dry core just set to support the black-currant fruit. With a bright crisp aftertaste, the wine will mature quickly. Drink from 2017.8720Southwest FranceCahorsRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau du Caillau 2014 Malbec (Cahors)MalbecChâteau du Caillau
3834938348USThis is a solid Chardonnay for a great price. It has full body and an oaky, buttery personality that will make few enemies. It's richly textured, with an almost-sweet quality to its fruit.8710CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsDark Horse 2014 Chardonnay (California)ChardonnayDark Horse
3835038349South AfricaWhite and pink floral tones of clover and sweet pea waft from the glass on first nosing, with supporting tones of white pear, melon rind and green apple. Gooseberry and pineapple flavors unfold on the palate, framed by ample acidity that results in a short yet clean finish.8712Western CapeLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzDavid Frost 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape)Sauvignon BlancDavid Frost
3835138350ItalyMade entirely with Refosco, this robust red has a shy nose that eventually reveals prune and a whiff of ground green pepper. The dense palate offers mature plum, vanilla and a hint of cocoa alongside the heat of evident alcohol and evolved tannins. Drink soon.Kreda8750VenetoVenetoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeDe Stefani 2014 Kreda Refosco (Veneto)RefoscoDe Stefani
3835238351ArgentinaChewing gum, dry wood and generic berry aromas precede an honest palate with modest tannins. Slightly herbal black-fruit flavors are peppery but nonspecific. A steady but chunky finish is the final act.Cameleon Made With Organically Grown Grapes8715Mendoza ProvinceTupungatoMichael Schachner@wineschachDomaine Bousquet 2016 Cameleon Made With Organically Grown Grapes Malbec (Tupungato)MalbecDomaine Bousquet
3835338352USHigh in acidity, restrained and focused on freshness above all else, this wine shines with wet stone, Meyer lemon and grapefruit peel flavors.The Family Secret Indian Springs Ranch9020CaliforniaSonoma ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneKivelstadt Cellars 2016 The Family Secret Indian Springs Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley)Sauvignon BlancKivelstadt Cellars
3835438353USButtery peach crumble and vanilla bean flavors are balanced by floral aromas and a rounded, likable character in this bold, full-bodied white.CS Ridge Vineyard Estate Grown9030CaliforniaSonoma ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneKunde 2015 CS Ridge Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley)ChardonnayKunde
3835538354PortugalThe wine is richly textured and full of ripe fruits. Crisp acidity contrasts with the warm yellow-fruit and ripe red-apple flavors. It is already a refreshing crisp wine with a fine dense texture. Drink from late 2017.Golpe Branco9015DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerManuel Carvalho Martins 2016 Golpe Branco White (Douro)Portuguese WhiteManuel Carvalho Martins
3835638355USCabernet Sauvignon makes up 75% of this wine, with the balance Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aromas of smoke, herb, red and black fruit and spice are followed by plentiful dark-fruit flavors. It delivers a sense of hedonism.The Dissident9038WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportMark Ryan 2014 The Dissident Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Bordeaux-style Red BlendMark Ryan
3835738356USThis 100% varietal wine from the powerful appellation delivers concentrated blackberry, tar and burnt toast flavors framed by sizable, structured tannin. Its spicy clove and tobacco seasonings persist smoothly on the finish.9090CaliforniaStags Leap DistrictNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneMartin Ray 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District)Cabernet SauvignonMartin Ray
3835838357USThis wine has more depth, volume and textural roundness than most of its peers in California, seasoning its ripe fruit flavors with the herb, leather and sage accents characteristic of the variety. It has good balance, complexity and a lingering finish that begs for another sip.Mohr-Fry Ranch Block 4339030CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsMasthead 2014 Mohr-Fry Ranch Block 433 Sangiovese (Lodi)SangioveseMasthead
3835938358USCaramel apple meets high-toned acidity in this balanced, medium-bodied white that's brightened with salty lemon accents. It finishes long, with nuanced nutmeg and vanilla notes.9026CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneMatanzas Creek 2015 Chardonnay (Sonoma County)ChardonnayMatanzas Creek
3836038359USThis value-oriented white delivers nuanced flavor and body, mixing honeyed apple, pear and toasted oak flavors with crisp acidity on the midpalate.Charm Acres9022CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaVirginie Boone@vboonePali 2015 Charm Acres Chardonnay (Sonoma County)ChardonnayPali
3836138360FranceAn earthy element touches upon the lemon freshness on the nose and palate. The dry style lets the citrus freshness express itself fully. There is the tang of zest and the bright juiciness of lemon fruit. The palate is concentrated and taut, submerging any earthy tones to end in brisk, clean freshness.Rosenbourg9027AlsaceAlsaceAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoPaul Blanck 2015 Rosenbourg Riesling (Alsace)RieslingPaul Blanck
3836238361FranceThe ripeness of mirabelle plums and the satisfying tartness of ripe Cox apples are met on nose and palate by wonderfully fresh lemon notes. The citrus zestiness works it way through the slender dry body all the way to the lip-smacking, fresh and even brisk finish.Grande Réserve9017AlsaceAlsaceAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoPierre Sparr 2015 Grande Réserve Riesling (Alsace)RieslingPierre Sparr
3836338362MoldovaThis wine has aromas of black cherry, vanilla and a touch of graphite. In the mouth there are flavors of cranberry, black cherry and pomegranate. It is well balanced, with rounded tannins and a persistent finish.18279015MoldovaJeff Jenssen@worldwineguysPurcari 2015 1827 Cabernet Sauvignon (Moldova)Cabernet SauvignonPurcari
3836438363USThe entry-level offering from Purple Hands is broad and delicious, loaded with lush ripe strawberry fruit. There's a dash of white pepper, which further pops up the flavors. Vivid and absolutely yummy, this is one to enjoy over the next couple of years.9025OregonWillamette ValleyWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Purple Hands 2015 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)Pinot NoirPurple Hands
3836538364PortugalA really perfumed wine, full of oak and truffle aromas. With its juicy rich fruit, it is not a shy wine. Bold red fruits, balanced tannins and a ripe texture all contribute to the dense concentration. The alcohol shows in the pepper edge. Drink this just mature wine now.9018LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta de Sant'Ana 2012 Merlot (Lisboa)MerlotQuinta de Sant'Ana
3836638365FranceMaturing well, this ripe red-berry flavored wine is soft and rounded. It has just a hint of tannins and wood along with generous ripe fruitiness. The wine is full bodied, likely to be ready to drink from 2018.9035Loire ValleySancerreRoger Voss@vossrogerRoger et Didier Raimbault 2015 SancerrePinot NoirRoger et Didier Raimbault
3836738366ItalyCrushed tomato vine, yellow stone fruit and honeydew melon aromas almost jump out of the glass. The ripe medium-bodied palate gives creamy peach and juicy apricot while notes of aromatic herb accent the finish.9028Northeastern ItalyCollioKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeRussiz Superiore 2015 Sauvignon (Collio)SauvignonRussiz Superiore
3836838367USGolden hay in color, this clonal exploration imparts light-bodied peach, graham cracker and orange flavors, the latter showing prominently on the nose. Bright acidity keeps it youthfully refreshing, with both body and weight in balance.Sangiacomo Green Acres Dijon Clone 8099048CaliforniaCarnerosNapa-SonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneSaintsbury 2015 Sangiacomo Green Acres Dijon Clone 809 Chardonnay (Carneros)ChardonnaySaintsbury
3836938368USRipe cranberry and raspberry scents combine with wet slate and marjoram on the nose of this bottling from the Dwarf Oak Vineyard, located in a historic winegrowing region. The palate is broad with macerated raspberry and strawberry fruit, spiced with garrigue and white pepper touches.9025CaliforniaSanta Clara ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannSarah's Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Clara Valley)Pinot NoirSarah's Vineyard
3837038369USFrom three cool-climate sites within the appellation, this is a floral, fruity wine with a zesty underbelly of acidity. Lemongrass, lemon peel and grapefruit flavors are the main event.9020CaliforniaSonoma CoastSonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneSchug 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast)Sauvignon BlancSchug

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