Wine Reviews


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5043150430USPale lemon in color, with a slightly green tinge, this is a light, crisp and steely Pinot Blanc. Citrus zest and quince carry the nose and palate, making this a perfectly enjoyable everyday white.Arcturos8623MichiganOld Mission PeninsulaAlexander PeartreeBlack Star Farms 2013 Arcturos Pinot Blanc (Old Mission Peninsula)Pinot BlancBlack Star Farms
5043250431ArgentinaHerbal, tomatoey red-berry aromas lead to a fleshy, fresh palate with barely any structure. Plum, currant and herbal flavors finish solid, with basic flavors of oak and spice.Barrel Select8614Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodega Norton 2014 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)Cabernet SauvignonBodega Norton
5043350432SpainYeasty apple aromas lead to a fair and balanced palate. Mixed citrus flavors come with a tropical leaning, while the finish is clean, mild and fades fast. Drink right away.8612Northern SpainRuedaMichael Schachner@wineschachCampos de Sueños 2014 Verdejo (Rueda)VerdejoCampos de Sueños
5043450433ItalyApple, citrus and yellow floral aromas are what hits the nose first. Them they carry over to the simple, zesty palate along with green pear and a note of bitter nut. Bracing acidity generates a clean finish.8613Northeastern ItalyCollioKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCa'Ronesca 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio)Pinot GrigioCa'Ronesca
5043550434PortugalThe wine is all fruit, so fresh and crisp and light. Sliced apples and sharp lime juice are swirled around with so much acidity that the wine just dances in the glass. This is delicious and ready to drink.Pluma8614MinhoRoger Voss@vossrogerCasa de Vila Verde 2014 Pluma Alvarinho (Minho)AlvarinhoCasa de Vila Verde
5043650435ItalyThis fun, copper-colored wine offers aromas of cut grass and Bartlett pear. The simple palate shows white peach and green apple alongside zesty acidity that leaves a tangy finish.Rosé8620Northeastern ItalyVigneti delle DolomitiKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCasata Monfort 2014 Rosé Pinot Grigio (Vigneti delle Dolomiti)Pinot GrigioCasata Monfort
5043750436ItalySubdued aromas of yellow stone fruit and a whiff of cut grass lead the nose. The linear, rather slender palate shows grapefruit, tomato leaf and lime alongside brisk acidity.Leisen8620Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCastel Sallegg 2014 Leisen Sauvignon (Alto Adige)SauvignonCastel Sallegg
5043850437ItalyChamomile flower and yellow stone fruit aromas are the primary aromas. The simple, straightforward palate tastes of yellow apple skin, a hint of white peach and a touch of mineral alongside crisp acidity.8617Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeColterenzio 2014 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige)Pinot GrigioColterenzio
5043950438ItalyThis opens with muted aromas of yellow stone fruit and tomato vine while the rather lean palate offers unripe peach, citrus and mineral alongside brisk acidity.8616Northeastern ItalyFriuli Colli OrientaliKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeDorigo 2014 Sauvignon (Friuli Colli Orientali)SauvignonDorigo
5044050439SpainDusty apple aromas form the opening on this scratchy Brut Nature. Flavors of pickle brine and weedy citrus fruits end similarly. This isn't overtly faulty, but it's briny and funky.Gran Reserva8622CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachDuran 2010 Gran Reserva Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendDuran
5044150440ItalyAromas of toasted almond and yellow apple skin lead the nose. The aromas follow through to the palate along with a hint of peach and a mineral note. It's rather lean, with brisk acidity.Tenuta Sant'Elena8623Northeastern ItalyCollioKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeFantinel 2014 Tenuta Sant'Elena Friulano (Collio)FriulanoFantinel
5044250441ItalyAlluring scents of apple and Alpine wildflower float over to the bright but slender palate along with notes of pear and mineral. Brisk acidity gives it a clean, crisp finish.Lepus8635Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeFranz Haas 2014 Lepus Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige)Pinot BiancoFranz Haas
5044350442GermanySpecs of dusty mineral lend some depth to this honeyed, off-dry Riesling. The palate is straightforward but brisk, marked by pressed apple, pear and a tart lemon-lime finish. Drink now.8619MoselAnna Lee C. IijimaHPSepicurean 2013 Riesling (Mosel)RieslingHPSepicurean
5044450443South AfricaJammy blackberry and plum fruits are upfront on the bouquet, with background hints of bramble, baking spice, cured meat and sweet oak. Medium acidity and lightly structured tannins lend an appealing texture to the mouthfeel, with hickory-smoked bacon and peppered black-fruit preserve flavors hanging on to the finish. Drink now.8611Coastal RegionLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzLa Capra Presented by Fairview 2013 Pinotage (Coastal Region)PinotageLa Capra Presented by Fairview
5044550444SpainMinerally plum and raspberry aromas come with latex and Band-Aid notes. This feels tannic, loud and high in acidity. Rubber and iodine flavors come in front of plum and raspberry fruit, while the finish is juicy and fresh, but drawing.Tinto Joven8613Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachLarchago 2014 Tinto Joven (Rioja)TempranilloLarchago
5044650445PortugalThe wine is fresh, aromatic and so crisp. Made from Fernão Pires and Verdelho, it is ripe with apple flavors and tangy with orange zest. The wine is young, fruity and ready to drink.Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas8620TejoRoger Voss@vossrogerWines & Winemakers 2015 Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas White (Tejo)Portuguese WhiteWines & Winemakers
5044750446ArgentinaGrapy aromas of black cherry introduce a tight, rubbery but fair palate. Ripe berry, black cherry and bitter chocolate flavors finish with a note of toasty oak but also fiery burn. Let this aggressive Malbec air out and it will show best.Sustainably Farmed Estate Grown and Bottled8612Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachZolo 2015 Sustainably Farmed Estate Grown and Bottled Malbec (Mendoza)MalbecZolo
5044850447South AfricaThis is an incredibly modern style of Pinotage, boasting forward notes of mocha, raspberry sauce, muddled black cherry and vanilla cream on the nose and mouth. The palate is rich and creamy, with plush fruit flavors and a soft, jammy texture. Drink now.8615Western CapeLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzBarista 2013 Pinotage (Western Cape)PinotageBarista
5044950448PortugalThe heavy bottle is probably a good proportion of the price of this wine—an unnecessary affectation. The wine itself is firm and structured, perfumed with typical Touriga Nacional violet aromas and rich. With its dense texture and juicy black plum fruits, it is still coming together, so don't drink before 2017.Bridão8614TejoRoger Voss@vossrogerAdega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2013 Bridão Touriga Nacional (Tejo)Touriga NacionalAdega Cooperativa do Cartaxo
5045050449PortugalThis is a fresh wine that is balanced between solid tannins and the ripe red berry fruits. Made to be drunk young, it has juicy acidity along with a firm mineral texture. Pure fruitiness shines at the end. Drink from late 2016.Titular Tinto8614DãoRoger Voss@vossrogerCaminhos Cruzados 2013 Titular Tinto Red (Dão)Portuguese RedCaminhos Cruzados
5045150450ItalyDelicate aromas of wildflower, citrus and an apple orchard just before the harvest float from the glass on this luminous wine. The crisp, rather lean palate offers notes of pear and flinty mineral alongside racy acidity.8622Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCantina Terlano 2014 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige)Pinot BiancoCantina Terlano
5045250451ItalyThis racy white opens with scents of cut grass, tomato vine and grapefruit. The zippy, rather lean palate offers citrus, pineapple and a mineral note alongside bracing acidity.Winkl8633Northeastern ItalyAlto Adige TerlanoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCantina Terlano 2014 Winkl Sauvignon (Alto Adige Terlano)SauvignonCantina Terlano
5045350452ItalyDelicate scents of spring flower and white orchard fruit waft out of the glass. The bright, direct palate offers yellow apple, tangerine zest and a hint of mineral accompanied by vibrant acidity that leaves a crisp finish.8618Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCantina Valle Isarco 2014 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige)Pinot BiancoCantina Valle Isarco
5045450453ItalyAromas of hawthorn and a spring orchard in bloom lead the nose while the bright, straightforward palate offers green apple, bitter almond and a mineral note. Crisp acidity gives it a clean finish.8614Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCantina Valle Isarco 2014 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige)Pinot GrigioCantina Valle Isarco
5045550454SpainBasic citrus aromas lean towards grapefruit. This blend of 70% Godello with Treixadura and Albariño feels fresh and snappy, with bracing acidity. Briny flavors of white grapefruit and tangerine finish fresh and cleansing. Drink immediately.8614GaliciaRibeira SacraMichael Schachner@wineschachPeza do Rei 2014 White (Ribeira Sacra)White BlendPeza do Rei
5045650455USThe aromas and flavors of this medium-bodied Cabernet recall a spiced, mulled wine. It smells like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, and tastes like dark grapes and orange zest.8612CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsIronstone 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi)Cabernet SauvignonIronstone
5045750456ItalyThis opens with the delicate scents of citrus blossom and white stone fruit. The lively palate tastes of white peach and lemon zest while firm acidity gives it a fresh finish.Vigna delle Forche8619Northeastern ItalyTrentinoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCembra 2014 Vigna delle Forche Müller-Thurgau (Trentino)Müller-ThurgauCembra
5045850457USDense and concentrated strawberries mix with black rocks and gravel on the nose of this stylishly labeled bottle. The palate is somewhat sweet with blueberry and blackberry jam flavors, as well as earthy notes.8619CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannChillhouse 2012 Zinfandel (Paso Robles)ZinfandelChillhouse
5045950458ItalyDelicate scents of white flower and stone fruit emerge on this brisk white. The slender, racy palate shows grapefruit, citrus zest, slate and a note of crushed herb.8613Northeastern ItalyCollioKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCormòns 2014 Sauvignon (Collio)SauvignonCormòns
5046050459ItalyThis opens with aromas of oak, toast and a hint of white flower. The palate shows oak-driven spice, citrus zest, roasted coffee bean and yellow apple skin but it lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the dominant oak sensations.Ronc di Jury86Northeastern ItalyCollioKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeDorigo 2013 Ronc di Jury Chardonnay (Collio)ChardonnayDorigo

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