Wine Reviews


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5481154810USThis is a tough, dry wine that needs rich fare to balance it out. It's very tannic and sharp in acidity, with flavors of coffee, blackberries, dark unsweetened chocolate and spices. Should develop well for many years, gradually mellowing and sweetening.8726CaliforniaDry Creek ValleySonomaUnti 2008 Barbera (Dry Creek Valley)BarberaUnti
5481254811ArgentinaFloral and citric, with clean, juicy aromas that conjure memories of orange blossoms and fresh lime. The palate is light and mildly citric, with melon and papaya flavors bringing a tropical edge. Ready to drink now.8711Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachZolo 2009 Torrontés (Mendoza)TorrontésZolo
5481354812France“Les Faisses,” meaning “terraces” in Occitan, refers to the vineyards overlooking the Heurault from which this wine was sourced. 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, this is a vibrant, fruit-forward wine with ripe fruit characteristics of blueberry, raspberry and cherry along with accents of garrigue herbs and soft pepper. An easy-to-drink, ready-to-please wine at an attractive price.Jean Claude Mas Les Faisses8714Languedoc-RoussillonCoteaux du LanguedocLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzDomaines Paul Mas 2007 Jean Claude Mas Les Faisses Red (Coteaux du Languedoc)Rhône-style Red BlendDomaines Paul Mas
5481454813USObvious but highly concentrated with mouth-coating tannins and an appetizing mix of coconut, vanilla and plum flavors. Fairly long, soy-flavored finish. Drink now or hold a year for better integration.Norte Block Arizona Stronghold Vineyard87ArizonaCochise CountyPage Springs 2007 Norte Block Arizona Stronghold Vineyard Syrah (Cochise County)SyrahPage Springs
5481554814FranceA toasty, smoky wine, with freshening acidity, crisp green and white fruits and an attractive edge of toasty oak. The wine is lively, fresh, delicious, very poised and vibrant.Cuvée Vieilles Vignes8725BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud 2007 Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (Pouilly-Fuissé)ChardonnayDomaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud
5481654815USA 53% Syrah-47% Cabernet Sauvignon blend, finished at a moderate 13.5% alcohol. There are pretty aromas, floral and bready, with hints of darker fruits. A rather soft, medium-bodied, fruit-forward wine, with plum and cherry, and a bit of cocoa in the finish.Lawrence Vineyards Don Isidro Red Wine8720WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Gård 2006 Lawrence Vineyards Don Isidro Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Red BlendGård
5481754816USTight and acidic, with a sharpness that's a little cutting now, despite elaborate cherry pie filling, cola and red currant flavors. Could develop over the next few years, but it's a gamble.Doctor's Vineyard8752CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastGeorge IV 2008 Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)Pinot NoirGeorge IV
5481854817USThough it's Grenache, you can't really tell from the flavors. This is similar to many ice wines from western Canada—a bit fat and unctuous for icewine, tasting of caramel, simple and sweet.Ice Wine8726WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Gilbert Cellars 2008 Ice Wine Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA))GrenacheGilbert Cellars
5481954818USGood fruit from the Riverbend vineyard brings earthy complexity to the wine. Sappy boysenberry fruit, soaked in barrel flavors of Kahlua and cinnamon, shows just a bit of alcoholic heat heading into the finish.Shameless Hussy8720WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Hard Row To Hoe 2007 Shameless Hussy Syrah (Wahluke Slope)SyrahHard Row To Hoe
5482054819USThis is a big, ripe, rich Merlot, made in the modern style of fruity extraction. Cherries, red currants, red plums and vanilla-infused oak mingle together, leading to a spicy, dry finish. Now–2012.Hawley Vineyard8725CaliforniaDry Creek ValleySonomaHawley 2006 Hawley Vineyard Merlot (Dry Creek Valley)MerlotHawley
5482154820USA sound red wine that, at this price, proves its worth as a versatile, satisfying table companion to all sorts of foods calling for a full-bodied red. A blend of Syrah and Grenache, it's dry and tannic, with pleasant cherry, berry, herb and spice flavors.8710CaliforniaCentral CoastCentral CoastInfinity 2008 Red (Central Coast)Rhône-style Red BlendInfinity
5482254821ItalyHere's a ripe and richly concentrated expression of Nero d'Avola from sunny Sicily with nice aromas of mature berries, cola and fresh almond paste. The wine boasts a bright, lively color and fresh, berry-driven flavors.87Sicily & SardiniaSiciliaSortina 2007 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)Nero d'AvolaSortina
5482354822ArgentinaFloral fruit aromas are neither heavy nor concentrated, but they are a touch medicinal and chocolaty. Flavors of clove, cherry, plum and oak are racy, while the finish is a bit resiny and weighted down by vanilla. Good wine for the price.8712Mendoza ProvinceMichael Schachner@wineschachOmbu 2007 MalbecMalbecOmbu
5482454823ArgentinaA major-league oakster, with oily popcorn and baked apple aromas. The oak and vanilla are lead players on the palate as well, but along the way there's balancing acidity, length and good flavors of spiced apple, lemon curd and cinnamon. Woody and plump on the finish.8713Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachPascual Toso 2009 Chardonnay (Mendoza)ChardonnayPascual Toso
5482554824USHigh-toned, with somewhat muted fruit – waxy comes to mind – yet with appealing softness and immediate drinkability. It's non-vintage, a blend of two Cabernets, Merlot and Syrah, streaked with vanilla.WoodsLake Due Anni Red8716WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Patterson NV WoodsLake Due Anni Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Red BlendPatterson
5482654825SpainSomontano wines are not always easy to love due to firm acidity and limited flesh and fluff. Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon account for 70% of this lean, solidly oaked wine that revolves around its tangy raspberry and cherry core. Freshness and Old World restraint characterize Marboré.Marboré8530Northern SpainSomontanoMichael Schachner@wineschachBodegas Pirineos 2003 Marboré Red (Somontano)Red BlendBodegas Pirineos
5483954838USThis Sangiovese tastes like the filling from a cherry pie, scooped out from the crust, then sprinkled with anise-flavored liqueur and pepper. That's a good flavor. The sweetness may be from residual sugar, but also from enormously high alcohol, approaching 16%.8536CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastJavadi 2004 Sangiovese (Paso Robles)SangioveseJavadi
5482754826ItalyCherry soda, mint and crushed almond characterize the nose of this luminous rosé made with the hearty Aglianico grape. The wine is creamy and smooth with fresh berry acidity on the close. A Marc de Grazia selection, various American importers.Albarosa8515Southern ItalyCampaniaCantina del Taburno 2007 Albarosa Rosé (Campania)RoséCantina del Taburno
5482854827USOne generally approaches a $15 Oregon Pinot Noir with extreme caution, but here is a lovely surprise. Clean, soft, balanced and reasonably varietal, this is as good a value as you will find in this price-driven state. The flavors are soft and supple, with butter and caramel streaks strongly evident. Don't look for big fruit, but what is there is crisp and clean.8515OregonOregonOregon OtherPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Rock Point 2007 Pinot Noir (Oregon)Pinot NoirRock Point
5482954828ItalyThis is a light and friendly white wine that would pair well with salads and vegetarian dishes. The wine has easygoing aromas of yellow fruit and some dusty mineral tones for extra dimension. A Marc de Grazia selection, various American importers.Gazza Ladra8521Southern ItalyPugliaSanta Lucia 2007 Gazza Ladra Fiano (Puglia)FianoSanta Lucia
5484054839USAlthough the wine is not particularly Cabernet-esque with its pepper, leather and cherry tobacco flavors that could almost be Petite Sirah or Sangiovese, it's a pretty good drink. Dry and robust, it will go well with grilled meats or Italian food.8515CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaKu Dé Ta 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)Cabernet SauvignonKu Dé Ta
5483054829SpainExpect no shortage of power and pounding tannins from this modern-styled, heavily extracted Tempranillo. The nose is dark, sweet and jammy, but all pleasantries cease there; the palate is tannic as nails, with baked plum and other roasted dark-fruit flavors. To this taster, it's a hard, tough wine. Others may find it more appealing.M2 de Matallana8539Northern SpainRibera del DueroMichael Schachner@wineschachTelmo Rodríguez 2004 M2 de Matallana (Ribera del Duero)Tempranillo BlendTelmo Rodríguez
5483154830USThis is a good wine to explore if you're interested in California Marsanne. Crisp and soft, it has interesting flavors of tropical fruits, wildflowers, Asian spices, butterscotch and honey. Finishes on the off-dry side.8522CaliforniaAmador CountySierra FoothillsKarly 2006 Marsanne (Amador County)MarsanneKarly
5483254831USThe nose on this wine starts a bit grape-jelly clunky, but on the palate, an appealing balance of fruit, pepper, oaky spice and minerals triumphs. The wine has class and structure and will be great paired with grilled meat or richer dishes.Epic Reserve8525New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesSusan Kostrzewa@suskostrzewaKeuka Spring 2005 Epic Reserve Red (Finger Lakes)Bordeaux-style Red BlendKeuka Spring
5483354832ItalyThis is a distinctive red wine from Puglia marked by apple skin and floral notes of dried rosebud, black tea and green olive. It has depth and personality—and a touch of volatility—that leaves a fresh impression.8512Southern ItalySalice SalentinoLa Pisara 2006 Red (Salice Salentino)Red BlendLa Pisara
5483454833ItalyThe nose here is sweex0t-smelling and penetrating, making it reminiscent of honey, freesia flowers and lilacs. This expression of Falanghina has a lean, easy feel in the mouth with sweet almost cloying flavors on the close.Falanghina8520Southern ItalyCampaniaDigi Or NV Falanghina Falanghina (Campania)FalanghinaDigi Or
5483554834USA nice followup to the winery's 2005, the '06 shows similar richness at the same price. It's expressive in ripe pineapple, peach jam and honey flavors, with buttered toast and smoky oak overtones.859CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherDog Tail 2006 Chardonnay (California)ChardonnayDog Tail
5483654835ItalyHere is a bigger, broader style of Italian rosé (made from a blend of Primitivo, Aglianico and Syrah) with thick aromas of raspberry, blueberry, mature peach and almond. Its color is bright pink and the wine offers a playful note of sour cherry on the close.Passerose8515Southern ItalyPugliaFeudi di Terra d'Otranto 2007 Passerose Rosé (Puglia)RoséFeudi di Terra d'Otranto
5483754836SpainQuite sweet on the nose, with cherry-cola, berry jam and other sweet berry fruit flavors. There's not a whole lot of dryness to this red-colored, red-riding Cava. But it's just balanced enough if you're looking for bold berry flavors and a splash of acidity.Brut Rosat8517CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachGran Rigau NV Brut Rosat Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendGran Rigau
5483854837USThis is a lively, bright young white wine that brims with acid-inspired tangerine, lime, quince and clove flavors. It has a little touch of oak, but is really fruit-driven. Represents a nice value in a dry, fairly complex sipper.8510CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyIronstone 2006 Chardonnay (Lodi)ChardonnayIronstone

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