Wine Reviews


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4230142300GermanyHints of smoked nuts and vanilla spice lend dimension to this soft supple cherry bomb. Semisweet and low in alcohol, it's a dependable porch sipper with a subtle edge of savoriness.8612RheinhessenAnna Lee C. IijimaP.J. Valckenberg 2014 Dornfelder (Rheinhessen)DornfelderP.J. Valckenberg
4230242301TurkeyDeep cherry-red in the glass, this wine proffers a bouquet of strawberry, coffee bean and anise. It is very bright for a red wine and a touch tart, with flavors of cranberry, eucalyptus and mocha. Almost imperceptible tannins linger through the zesty finish.6N8625AegeanMike DeSimone@worldwineguysPasaeli 2014 6N Red (Aegean)Red BlendPasaeli
4230342302TurkeyApricot blush in color, this wine has aromas of tangerine and strawberry. Flavors of tangerine, orange blossom and grapefruit persist into the bright finish.Seahorse Rosé8619AegeanMike DeSimone@worldwineguysPasaeli 2015 Seahorse Rosé Çalkarası (Aegean)ÇalkarasıPasaeli
4230442303FranceSoft red fruits dominate this only lightly structured wine. It is more about juicy Pinot Noir, fruity with raspberry and red-currant flavors. Dryness at the core of the wine adds shape. The wine is ready to drink.8614BurgundyBourgogneRoger Voss@vossrogerPatriarche Père et Fils 2014 BourgognePinot NoirPatriarche Père et Fils
4230542304FranceThough the vineyard sits at 1,100 feet, hints of tropical fruits give this wine a ripe feel. Pineapple and mango mingle with crisper citrus flavors, yielding a wine that is both fresh and ripe. Drink now.Vielles Vignes8628BurgundyViré-ClesséRoger Voss@vossrogerPierre Merguey 2014 Vielles Vignes (Viré-Clessé)ChardonnayPierre Merguey
4230642305PortugalWith a high percentage of Malvasia in the blend, the wine has an attractive floral character that softens and fills out the mineral texture. It is crisp while ripe, finishing with vibrant acidity. Drink now.Poças8612DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerPoças 2015 Poças White (Douro)Portuguese WhitePoças
4230742306PortugalAzal is one of most widely planted vines in Vinho Verde. It gives an attractive wine, with high acidity. This wine is crisp with lemon and with a tangy aftertaste. Drink now.Dom Diogo Colheita Seleccionada8615Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta da Raza 2015 Dom Diogo Colheita Seleccionada Azal (Vinho Verde)AzalQuinta da Raza
4230842307ItalyThis opens with aromas of French oak, toast, menthol and coconut while the lean palate offers mint and a hint of dark spice. It lacks fruit richness while bracing tannins grip the finish.8643PiedmontBaroloKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeRaineri Gianmatteo 2012 BaroloNebbioloRaineri Gianmatteo
4230942308USThis sturdy, homespun red blend of 65% Syrah, 20% Zinfandel and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon pushes spicy cherry flavors ahead of earthy tannins set on a bed of rock. It's a fine, all-purpose barbeque red.Syn8625OregonColumbia Valley (OR)Oregon OtherPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Raylee 2014 Syn Red (Columbia Valley (OR))Red BlendRaylee
4231042309USWhile jasmine and tropical fruit aromas show nice concentration on the nose, there's a bit of a chemical undertone. The weighty palate in punchy in character, with Juicy Fruit gum, banana and canned peach flavors.Wessex Hundred8622VirginiaVirginiaAlexander PeartreeThe Williamsburg Winery 2014 Wessex Hundred Viognier (Virginia)ViognierThe Williamsburg Winery
4231142310ArgentinaThis Malbec-Cabernet Franc blend is topped with heavy oak that lends a burnt, chemical character to the nose. Tight across the palate, with hard tannins, this tastes dry and oaky, with barrel-driven berry and cassis flavors. Dry, woody, edgy and a touch hot on the finish.B Black Legion Special Blend Old Vines8620Mendoza ProvinceLuján de CuyoMichael Schachner@wineschachBodega Goulart 2011 B Black Legion Special Blend Old Vines Malbec-Cabernet Franc (Luján de Cuyo)Malbec-Cabernet FrancBodega Goulart
4231242311USThis intentionally spritzy wine is crafted for immediate drinking. The fruit flavors fall under the heading generic white wine. Best enjoyed chilled, perhaps with toasted almonds or a soft cheese.8615OregonUmpqua ValleySouthern OregonPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Henry Estate 2015 Müller-Thurgau (Umpqua Valley)Müller-ThurgauHenry Estate
4231342312PortugalA lemon flavored wine that is soft and fruity. With its zesty, tight texture and really crisp acidity, the wine is lively and crisp. Drinkable now, it will be better from early 2017.Vila Santa Lois869AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerJ. Portugal Ramos 2015 Vila Santa Lois White (Alentejano)Portuguese WhiteJ. Portugal Ramos
4231442313USAn aroma like fresh-baked bread and flavors like tart apple and nutmeg mean this medium-bodied wine is subtle in a good way, and has a bright mouth-feel. The Jack on the label is golfer Nicklaus, for whom this wine was bottled.8616CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsJack's House 2014 Chardonnay (California)ChardonnayJack's House
4231542314FranceRound and smooth, this rich wine has the right acidity for the ripe pear, green plum and thrust of citrus. A backbone of minerality gives structure, while a spicy nutmeg note complements the subtle nutty character. Drink now.86BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerJean-Claude Debeaune 2014 Pouilly-FuisséChardonnayJean-Claude Debeaune
4231642315FranceVinified in new 500-liter oak barrels, this wine is fresh, fruity and crisp. It has attractive acidity, a strong streak of minerality and lively lemon fruit. With a taut, nervy edge, the wine has a bright aftertaste. Drink now.8634BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerJean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Pouilly-FuisséChardonnayJean-Luc and Paul Aegerter
4231742316ItalyDark berry, toasted hazelnut and menthol aromas lift out of the glass. The tightly wound palate is still rather closed and on the lean side in terms of fruit richness, but slowly reveals sour cherry, licorice and a note of ground pepper. A tannic backbone provides structure.8680PiedmontBaroloKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeJosetta Saffirio 2012 BaroloNebbioloJosetta Saffirio
4231842317TurkeyLight-gold in color, this blend of three indigenous grapes and a small amount of Chardonnay has a gentle aroma of citrus fruits and white flowers. On the palate there is also a nice interplay of citrus and flowers, with flavors of lemon, lime and orange blossom. The finish is marked with a note of salinity.Selda8615CappadociaMike DeSimone@worldwineguysTurasan 2014 Selda White (Cappadocia)White BlendTurasan
4231942318ArgentinaOily citrus aromas are round and briny. This feels front-loaded, meaning there isn't much depth to the palate. Short, lightly stalky apple and citrus flavors turn pithy on the finish.8617OtherAlto Valle del Río NegroMichael Schachner@wineschachVerum 2015 Chardonnay (Alto Valle del Río Negro)ChardonnayVerum
4232042319FranceThis soft wine features attractive citrus and creamed-apple flavors. It is round, full, lightly spicy and presents an easy, immediately drinkable character.Salamandre d'Or8615BurgundyCoteaux BourguignonsRoger Voss@vossrogerVignerons des Pierres Dorées 2015 Salamandre d'Or (Coteaux Bourguignons)ChardonnayVignerons des Pierres Dorées
4232142320PortugalWith its light prickle on the tongue and mineral texture, this is a crisp, dry wine. It is floral with pineapple and bright apple flavors. The acidity and the tangy orange zest all add to the freshness of the wine. Drink now.8612Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerVila Nova 2015 White (Vinho Verde)Portuguese WhiteVila Nova
4232242321PortugalLightly prickly on the tongue, this is a refreshing, almost dry wine. It is bright, lively and fruity with citrus and crisp apple flavors. The wine is light and bright with plenty of acidity at the end.Aveleda869Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerAveleda 2015 Aveleda White (Vinho Verde)Portuguese WhiteAveleda
4232342322USA pop of peach and candied banana emerge from the glass. There's a nice roundness to the palate that's held in check by a lively stream of acidity, with additional notes of banana and a hint of butter.Comfortage Hoover Valley Vineyard8628TexasAlexander PeartreeBending Branch 2015 Comfortage Hoover Valley Vineyard RoussanneRoussanneBending Branch
4232442323USThis new Pinot is quite light in color, and hits the palate with a mix of tart cranberry and bitter herb. In 2012, a fruit-forward vintage, it seems slightly underripe, and thins out quickly.Reserve8640OregonChehalem MountainsWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Bernard Machado 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)Pinot NoirBernard Machado
4232542324FranceThis cool, mineral-textured wine has crisp fruit. It is refreshing while still tight, with a firm structure. It likely will remain nervy, taut and dominated by citrus. Drink from 2017.Les Crays8640BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerCamille Paquet 2014 Les Crays (Pouilly-Fuissé)ChardonnayCamille Paquet
4232642325PortugalWhile the wine is rich and fruity, it also a cool, crisp edge that comes from the nearby ocean. Red-berry fruits are shot through with acidity and a dry core of tannin. The pepper and spice flavor probably comes from the high alcohol.What Else?8615LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerCasa Santos Lima 2014 What Else? Red (Lisboa)Portuguese RedCasa Santos Lima
4232742326FranceIn the same family since 1835, this estate in Pouilly-Fuissé also makes wines in other surrounding appellations. This wine, with its soft and full white fruit, gentle structure and just enough acidity, is developing fast and will be ready from late 2016.En Paradis8615BurgundyMâcon-VinzellesRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Vitallis 2015 En Paradis (Mâcon-Vinzelles)ChardonnayChâteau Vitallis
4232842327FranceThis bright, lemony wine is lightly mineral as well as fruity. A crisp apple character gains even more tightness from a shot of lime juice. The wine is ready to drink, light and refreshing with a buttery aftertaste.Mont-Avril8622BurgundyCôte ChalonnaiseRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Michel Goubard 2014 Mont-Avril (Côte Chalonnaise)ChardonnayDomaine Michel Goubard
4232942328USA minuscule amount of this wine was made, all of it fermented entirely in stainless steel. The result is lively in mouthcoating acidity and refreshing swirls of light-bodied mandarin orange and lime.New Generation9028CaliforniaRussian River ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vboonePassaggio 2014 New Generation Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley)Sauvignon BlancPassaggio
4233042329FranceRich and full in the mouth, this dense wine is focused on ripe white and yellow fruits that are lifted by acidity. The wine is concentrated and tangy, cut with a steely aftertaste. Drink from2017.Domaine de Saint-Pierre90Loire ValleySancerreRoger Voss@vossrogerPierre Prieur et Fils 2014 Domaine de Saint-Pierre (Sancerre)Sauvignon BlancPierre Prieur et Fils

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