Wine Reviews


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5808158080USThis AVA's typical minerality underscores this full-bodied wine, which bears flavors of spice, berry and black cherry cola.Justice Vineyard8938OregonEola-Amity HillsWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Westrey 2010 Justice Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)Pinot NoirWestrey
5808258081USHere is a full-throttle mouthful of brambly berry fruit, with generous accents of dried herb and underbrush. The melding of fruit and herb is perfect, with clean, polished tannins.8927OregonRogue ValleySouthern OregonPaul Gregutt@paulgwine J. Scott Cellars 2010 Petite Sirah (Rogue Valley)Petite SirahJ. Scott Cellars
5808358082USThis intoxicates with berry pie and coffee notes. It's a soft, elegant and restrained Zinfandel, with savory curves from beginning to end.8919CaliforniaAmador CountySierra FoothillsVirginie Boone@vbooneLang 2010 Zinfandel (Amador County)ZinfandelLang
5808458083ChileOn one hand the nose comes across burnt and stalky, while on the other hand it's toasted, smoky and racy, with pent up intensity. Overall, it's medium in size and density, with a blend of herb, licorice, pepper and red fruit flavors. Oaky, spicy and a touch hot on the finish, and it's bright and juicy throughout.Lot 218945Leyda ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachLeyda 2011 Lot 21 Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley)Pinot NoirLeyda
5808558084USClean and crisp, this has interesting flavors suggestive of green apples, lemons, limes and spices. Although it's dry, the alcohol level is modest.8921CaliforniaSanta Ynez ValleyCentral CoastMargerum 2011 Chenin Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)Chenin BlancMargerum
5808658085ItalyA blend of Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers ripe, plump layers of black fruit, chocolate and spice. The palate is soft, luscious and velvety.Cantodoro89Sicily & SardiniaSiciliaFeudo Arancio 2009 Cantodoro Red (Sicilia)Red BlendFeudo Arancio
5808758086ItalyA blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah, this opens with plush tones of blackberry and cherry, backed by savory accents of spice, smoke and black pepper. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety.Riesi89Sicily & SardiniaSiciliaFeudo Principi di Butera 2010 Riesi Red (Sicilia)Red BlendFeudo Principi di Butera
5808858087FranceFragrant, soft and fruity, this has weight and firm tannins, which meld with the juicy blackberry flavor. The result is a forward and ready-to-drink wine.Château Leret Monpezat8920Southwest FranceCahorsRoger Voss@vossrogerGeorges Vigouroux 2009 Château Leret Monpezat Malbec (Cahors)MalbecGeorges Vigouroux
5808958088USThe silky texture is delightful, giving it the lightness desirable in Pinot Noir. Santa Lucia acidity gives a bright edge to the cherry, cola, pomegranate and heirloom tomato flavors. Drink now–2014 for maximum freshness.SLH Estate8935CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastHahn 2011 SLH Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)Pinot NoirHahn
5809058089ItalyNotes of bold black fruit, prune, tobacco and toasted almond open the rich bouquet of this dense wine. Creamy and soft on the finish, this would pair well with roasts of chicken or pork.Alto8921Sicily & SardiniaSiciliaTenuta Rapitalà 2010 Alto Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)Nero d'AvolaTenuta Rapitalà
5809158090FranceThis has a mineral structure that's laced with acidity and red currant flavor. It has a tight texture and a crisp feel, showing a serious, austere side of Beaujolais. It's all balanced by the bright, crisp finish.8920BeaujolaisChiroublesRoger Voss@vossrogerTrenel Fils 2010 ChiroublesGamayTrenel Fils
5809258091ChileThe aromas on this Carignan-Syrah blend are gritty and suggest asphalt, smoked meat and dark berry notes. It feels electric and tight on the palate, yet controlled, with rubbery tannins and plenty of herb, pepper, spice and licorice notes to go with the oak-infused berry flavor.Parinacota Carignan-Syrah8935Maule ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachBodega Volcanes de Chile 2009 Parinacota Carignan-Syrah Red (Maule Valley)Red BlendBodega Volcanes de Chile
5809358092USThere are lots of juicy blackberry, cherry, currant, dark chocolate and cedar flavors in this Merlot-based Bordeaux-style blend. It's bone dry and refreshingly crisp in acidity, and it shows firm, hard tannins. It doesn't have the depth to age, so drink it soon with rich food, like beef stew.Lot 3258916CaliforniaAtlas PeakNapaCameron Hughes 2010 Lot 325 Meritage (Atlas Peak)MeritageCameron Hughes
5809458093ItalyAromas of ripe red berry, leather and pipe tobacco unfold on this concentrated red. The full-bodied, chewy palate offers fleshy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and ground white pepper alongside tight, close-grained tannins that leave a tongue-drying finish.9279TuscanyBrunello di MontalcinoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCastelgiocondo 2011 Brunello di MontalcinoSangioveseCastelgiocondo
5809558094ItalyEspresso, toasted oak, menthol, grilled herb and dried black-skinned berry aromas take center stage on this dense, concentrated wine. The opulent palate offers toast, espresso, mocha, black cherry marinated in spirits and vanilla alongside solid, velvety tannins. Drink 2018–2028.92TuscanyBrunello di MontalcinoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCastello Romitorio 2011 Brunello di MontalcinoSangioveseCastello Romitorio
5809658095USBriny, elegant and made in a lighter, delicate style, this is a lovely high-toned wine from estate vineyards, with stony minerality and a persistence of peach. Delicious and ideal for the table, it's made by well-respected grower and winemaker Steve Matthiasson, who's done fine work here.9232CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneCastrucci 2013 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)ChardonnayCastrucci
5809758096FranceThis firm wine is solid with tannins while also having the fruitiness of the year. A dry element will allow the wine to age balanced, with bright juicy fruits shining through. It comes from one of the lesser-known premier cru vineyards in Beaune. Drink from 2018.Montée Rouge Premier Cru9280BurgundyBeauneRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau de Santenay 2013 Montée Rouge Premier Cru (Beaune)Pinot NoirChâteau de Santenay
5809858097SpainSmoky campfire aromas come with notes of maple and molasses. This friendly, well-balanced Cream tastes of chocolate, figs and dates. The finish also tastes chocolaty, while vanilla and caramel notes make it all the more lovable.Solera 1847 Cream9226AndaluciaJerezMichael Schachner@wineschachGonzález Byass NV Solera 1847 Cream Sherry (Jerez)SherryGonzález Byass
5809958098FranceThis is a fragrant, sinewy wine. Mixed herbs twine around cranberry and raspberry fruit, while the palate builds in weight and flesh in the glass. Give it until 2018.Les Cailloux9255Rhône ValleyChâteauneuf-du-PapeJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzAndré Brunel 2012 Les Cailloux Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)Rhône-style Red BlendAndré Brunel
5810058099FranceFull-bodied and plush, this wine is clean, ripe and richly textured. The palate marries toasty oak with caramelized cherries and finishes long and velvety. Drink now–2020.9248Rhône ValleyChâteauneuf-du-PapeJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzChâteau Mont-Redon 2012 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)Rhône-style Red BlendChâteau Mont-Redon
5810158100ItalyIntense aromas of ripe plum, fragrant blue flower, menthol and sweet baking spice almost jump out of the glass. The big, bold palate doles out fleshy wild cherry, crushed raspberry, vanilla, star anise, leather and a hint of game alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2020.Vigna La Casina9240TuscanyChianti ClassicoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCasina di Cornia 2010 Vigna La Casina (Chianti Classico)SangioveseCasina di Cornia
5810258101FranceMaucoil's 2013 is a sturdy, full-bodied wine. It's plummy, dense and earthy, with nuances of cracked pepper and mocha showing themselves on the palate. The finish—long, firm and peppery—bodes well for aging. Drink now–2025.9245Rhône ValleyChâteauneuf-du-PapeJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzChâteau Maucoil 2013 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)Rhône-style Red BlendChâteau Maucoil
5810358102ItalyAromas of leather, grilled herb, wild berry and baking spice lift out of the glass. The full-bodied palate doles out raspberry confiture, ripe Morello cherry, dark spice and tobacco while densely packed, mature tannins offer support. Drink 2018–2023.9270TuscanyBrunello di MontalcinoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCol di Lamo 2011 Brunello di MontalcinoSangioveseCol di Lamo
5810458103FranceThe hard limestone and chalk soil has given this wine its distinctive minerality and wonderful acidity. Rich and juicy, it has intense yellow and green fruits that are laced with lime acidity. The wine has depth with concentrated fruitiness. Drink from 2017.Les Angelots9240Loire ValleyPouilly-FuméRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Masson-Blondelet 2014 Les Angelots (Pouilly-Fumé)Sauvignon BlancDomaine Masson-Blondelet
5810558104FranceNamed after the shells from sea creatures that are found in much of the chalk soil of Sancerre, this crisp, mineral wine is tangy, zesty and textured. Fresh apples and gooseberry are cut by the intense acidity and tight structure. Drink from 2017.Ammonites9240Loire ValleySancerreRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Matthias et Emile Roblin 2014 Ammonites (Sancerre)Sauvignon BlancDomaine Matthias et Emile Roblin
5810658105FranceFrom the northernmost of the Premier Crus on the left bank of the Serein river, this wine benefits from the early-ripening vines. It is rich, rounded and soft with a creamy texture. It also offers tangy acidity and lime flavor. Still young, it needs time, so drink from 2018.Beauroy Premier Cru92BurgundyChablisRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Pascal Bouchard 2014 Beauroy Premier Cru (Chablis)ChardonnayDomaine Pascal Bouchard
5810758106FranceThis is a wine to age, with such concentration in its texture and mineral structure. It offers rich white fruits and touches of spice. The aftertaste with its apples, green fruits and hints of apricot, is fresh and still developing. Drink from 2018.Vignes de Ratier9230Loire ValleyMenetou-SalonRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Pellé 2014 Vignes de Ratier (Menetou-Salon)Sauvignon BlancDomaine Pellé
5810858107USBurly oak and tannin surround black and blue fruit sourced from a vineyard atop a knoll in the cool Green Valley. Earth and herb come into play midpalate, providing a savory underbelly beneath the power. This wine needs time; cellar through 2023.Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard9262CaliforniaGreen ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneDutton-Goldfield 2013 Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley)Pinot NoirDutton-Goldfield
5810958108USEucalyptus leaf, black raspberry and black cherry aromas combine for a sultry nose on this bottling, one of this producer's many expressions of individual sites in the region. Herbes du provence show on the sip, then flavors settle into gravel and graphite minerality, all based on dark strawberry and plum fruit.JA Ranch9255CaliforniaSta. Rita HillsCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannFoley 2013 JA Ranch Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)Pinot NoirFoley
5811058109ItalyDelicate scents of violet, iris, woodland berry and baking spice abound on this firmly structured red. Made with 95% Sangiovese, the remaining 5% is Colorino and Malvasia Nera. The smooth palate doles out Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and a hint of chopped herb while a backbone of velvety tannins provides the framework. Drink through 2016.Evoluto9219TuscanyChianti ClassicoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeTenuta Villa Trasqua 2011 Evoluto (Chianti Classico)Red BlendTenuta Villa Trasqua

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