Wine Reviews


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5850158500FranceStill firm and with dry tannins, this is a structured wine, with red fruits and acidity behind the concentrated texture. It suggests the succulent ripe fruitiness that will develop as the wine ages. Drink this generous wine from 2021.Les Chatelots Premier Cru92BurgundyChambolle-MusignyRoger Voss@vossrogerHenri de Villamont 2014 Les Chatelots Premier Cru (Chambolle-Musigny)Pinot NoirHenri de Villamont
5850258501FranceThis is a smoky and ripe wine from Beaune's top premier cru. Structured, dusty tannins support the red fruits and acidity. The combination is already rich, but holds good potential as well. It will be best from 2020.Sur les Grèves Clos Sainte-Anne Premier Cru Monopole9258BurgundyBeauneRoger Voss@vossrogerJaffelin 2014 Sur les Grèves Clos Sainte-Anne Premier Cru Monopole (Beaune)Pinot NoirJaffelin
5850358502FranceThis wine is rich, firmly structured while also full of dense black fruits. It comes from one of the top premier-cru vineyards in the appellation, well situated halfway up the slope, facing east. The wine will develop slowly as the ripe fruit comes through the structure. Drink from 2021.Les Rugiens Premier Cru92113BurgundyPommardRoger Voss@vossrogerJean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Les Rugiens Premier Cru (Pommard)Pinot NoirJean-Luc and Paul Aegerter
5850458503USThis impresses in graceful red berry, dried herb and wild vanilla, each component complementing the next. Well integrated and well made, this is a lengthy, complex and delicious wine that'll please a range of palates in search of moderate ripeness.9228CaliforniaDry Creek ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneKokomo 2014 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)ZinfandelKokomo
5850558504FranceFrom the highest point in the Meursault vineyards, this wine is crisp and cool. It has a tight, bright character that is driven by the steely, mineral texture. The grapefruit flavors go with the riper apple and pear roundness to give a wine that will take a little time to develop. Drink from 2018.Château de Blagny Premier Cru9285BurgundyMeursaultRoger Voss@vossrogerLouis Latour 2014 Château de Blagny Premier Cru (Meursault)ChardonnayLouis Latour
5850658505USExtremely flavorful and intensely fruity, this wine is exuberant, concentrated, very ripe and very full bodied. But it's also smooth and luscious, light on tannins and so packed with blackberry, blueberry and milk-chocolate flavors that they won't quit on the finish.Jewel Collection Series Estate Reserve9250CaliforniaLivermore ValleyCentral CoastJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsRuby Hill Winery 2012 Jewel Collection Series Estate Reserve Zinfandel (Livermore Valley)ZinfandelRuby Hill Winery
5850758506GermanyIntense aromas of sun-ripened apricots and oranges entice on the nose of this bright, bristling kabinett. The palate is punchy and fresh, bursting with sweet pink grapefruit and peach nectar. Finely textured, it finishes long with a lingering floral flair.Kabinett92NaheAnna Lee C. IijimaSchlossgut Diel 2013 Kabinett Riesling (Nahe)RieslingSchlossgut Diel
5850858507ItalyYou'll find alluring scents of black-skinned berry, baking spice, violet, a hint of leather and a balsamic note on this well-structured red. The chewy palate shows dense black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice, clove and pipe tobacco alongside velvety tannins and fresh acidity. A hint of cinnamon closes the finish. It's already approachable but also has great mid-term aging potential. Drink through 2023.Cottà9250PiedmontBarbarescoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeSottimano 2013 Cottà (Barbaresco)NebbioloSottimano
5850958508ItalyFragrant blue flower, ripe wild berry, a whiff of exotic spice and a whisper of French oak come together in the glass. On the firm palate, notes of baking spice and pipe tobacco accent a core of dried black cherry. Close-grained tannins provide the polished framework. It's already rather accessible but will offer fine drinking for several years or more.Pajorè9250PiedmontBarbarescoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeSottimano 2013 Pajorè (Barbaresco)NebbioloSottimano
5851058509USA slightly high-toned scent of lemon candy, pineapple and peach opens the door to this delicious Dijon clone Chardonnay. Aged 11 months in neutral French oak, it's lively and concentrated, with a finishing lick of butterscotch.Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone9226OregonWillamette ValleyWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine St. Innocent 2014 Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)ChardonnaySt. Innocent
5851158510USFresh-pressed boysenberry and olallie-berry aromas are lifted by tons of inviting violet florality, garrigue-like potpourri and oak forest underbrush on the nose of this blend of 44% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 12% Counoise and 8% Mourvèdre. Mulberry and black-plum flavors are fruit-forward, enhanced by toasted vanilla bean. A lavender lift carries deep into the finish.Côtes de Tablas9235CaliforniaAdelaida DistrictCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannTablas Creek 2014 Côtes de Tablas Red (Adelaida District)Rhône-style Red BlendTablas Creek
5851258511USThis blend of 55% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Counoise offers boisterous yet elegant aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and dried violet that are met with hints of crushed marjoram and white pepper. Once sipped, mulberry and exotic plum flavors mesh with wild mint on a brooding yet bright and fresh palate.Patelin de Tablas Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre-Counoise9225CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannTablas Creek 2014 Patelin de Tablas Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre-Counoise Red (Paso Robles)Rhône-style Red BlendTablas Creek
5851358512USAlbariño is not the first grape that springs to mind when thoughts turn to Willamette Valley wines, but what a pleasant discovery this is. A spicy, refreshing, New World take on this Spanish variety, here are layers of citrus rind—lemon, lime and grapefruit—that broaden out into like flavors. Keep tasting and satsuma orange and a bit of pineapple come into play. An absolute delight.9225OregonWillamette ValleyWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Treos 2015 Albariño (Willamette Valley)AlbariñoTreos
5851458513FranceThis wine has spice, juicy wood and good acidity that are well integrated. The rich, smooth fruit character contrasts with the more tangy wood acidity. Together, they bring a wine that has bite, with a mineral as well as toasty aftertaste. Drink from 2017.La Roche9242BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerVerget 2014 La Roche (Pouilly-Fuissé)ChardonnayVerget
5851558514ArgentinaJammy blackberry and cassis aromas are weighty and touch up against raisiny. This feels deep and bold: Flavors of cassis, black plum and smoked meat end ripe and long, with racy acidity fueling the afterburners. Drink through 2022.Bramare Marchiori Vineyard9295Mendoza ProvinceLuján de CuyoMichael Schachner@wineschachViña Cobos 2013 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Malbec (Luján de Cuyo)MalbecViña Cobos
5851658515PortugalGetting past the heavy bottle, you find a structured and firm wine that has aging potential. Dark and firm, with rich black-plum flavor and a concentrated texture, the wine is developing into a ripe, impressive wine. The mineral edge will integrate well over the next year. Drink from 2018.Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas Reserva Especial9222DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerWines & Winemakers 2014 Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas Reserva Especial Red (Douro)Portuguese RedWines & Winemakers
5851758516FranceAn unusual blend of old varieties such as Biancu Gentile and Genovese, this is a beautiful wine. It has exotic perfumed fruits, ripe tangy acidity and a full, rich character. Pepper and herbs add complexity at the end. Drink now.Chiesa Nera92France OtherVin de FranceRoger Voss@vossrogerClos Venturi 2013 Chiesa Nera White (Vin de France)White BlendClos Venturi
5851858517AustraliaMatured in 70% new French oak for six months, this is quite different from most Margaret River versions of this blend. It's more like a white Graves, with a silky mouthfeel and ripe, restrained fruit notes of fig and melon that linger on the finish.Ephraim Clarke9235Western AustraliaMargaret RiverJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzCullen 2014 Ephraim Clarke Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Margaret River)Sauvignon Blanc-SemillonCullen
5851958518USPacked with flavor and hefty in texture, this wine is almost chewy. It shows a delicious ripe berry character and feels velvety on the tongue as its ample, fine-grained tannins mingle with full body and pure flavor concentration.Field Blend Zinfandel9235CaliforniaLivermore ValleyCentral CoastJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsDarcie Kent Vineyards 2013 Field Blend Zinfandel Zinfandel (Livermore Valley)ZinfandelDarcie Kent Vineyards
5852058519USSqueezed boysenberry, smoked beef, thyme, lavender and even rosemary show on the nose of this fresh and smoky bottling from a lesser-known appellation. The savory qualities invade the palate, where dried herbs, soy and smoked meat hang on a backbone of dense berry fruit and slightly chunky tannins, finishing with crushed mint.Mesa Del Sol9230CaliforniaArroyo SecoCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannDeTierra Vineyards 2013 Mesa Del Sol Syrah (Arroyo Seco)SyrahDeTierra Vineyards
5852158520FranceEvery producer seems to own, or have access to, a small part of Clos de Vougeot even if quantities produced are tiny. This wine is still firm, packed with tannins although providing hints of the delicious red fruits to come. It is a structured while also generous wine, just needing time. Drink from 2022.92120BurgundyClos de VougeotRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Coquard Loisson-Fleurot 2014 Clos de VougeotPinot NoirDomaine Coquard Loisson-Fleurot
5852258521FranceThis four-acre, east-facing slope has produced a rich, ripely maturing wine, with rounded red fruits layered with acidity. It's a generous wine, full in the mouth. The aftertaste continues the juicy, fruity theme, firmly sustained by the tannins.Clos l'Evêque Premier Cru9243BurgundyMercureyRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine de Suremain 2014 Clos l'Evêque Premier Cru (Mercurey)Pinot NoirDomaine de Suremain
5852358522FranceThis rich wine has spice and red fruits backed by a dry texture. The smoky wood is still right up front, giving the wine a firm character. Wait for the fruit to develop further and drink from 2020.Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru9247BurgundyBeauneRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Jessiaume 2014 Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru (Beaune)Pinot NoirDomaine Jessiaume
5852458523FranceProduced from a small vineyard in Pouilly Fuissé, this rich wine is full of ripe, generous fruit. Spice and yellow-fruit flavors blend seamlessly with the soft texture and perfumed acidity. It is developing into a very fine wine, ready to drink from 2017.Aux Chailloux9228BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud 2015 Aux Chailloux (Pouilly-Fuissé)ChardonnayDomaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud
5852558524FranceThis wine offers pure fruit flavors of crisp lemon, ripe apricots and apples, all nourished by carefully judged wood that gives a touch of toast. A strong mineral element gives the wine tight texture. As it develops, this will become a well-balanced wine. Drink from 2018.Les Tillets92100BurgundyMeursaultRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Pierre Labet 2013 Les Tillets (Meursault)ChardonnayDomaine Pierre Labet
5852658525USFrom one vineyard site, this 100% varietal wine is boldly aromatic in peppery clove, raspberry and a hint of vanilla, showing structure and elegance amidst a ripe, full-bodied foundation. The tannins are integrated and appropriately dusty, providing a chalkiness to the texture.9295CaliforniaRutherfordNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneDuckhorn 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)Cabernet SauvignonDuckhorn
5852758526USLight and fresh, this is a consistently delicious aromatic white from the appellation, a chiseled study in white peach, pear and lilting acidity. Floral in zesty grapefruit, it adds a streak of ginger spice to the finish, with just the right amount of rich body to add weight.Dutton Ranch Shop Block9230CaliforniaGreen ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneDutton-Goldfield 2015 Dutton Ranch Shop Block Pinot Blanc (Green Valley)Pinot BlancDutton-Goldfield
5852858527USHeaps of earthy compost provide seductive intrigue to the opening of this wine. It continues satisfactorily on the palate, a piquant expression of black cherry, black tea and lingering acidity wrapped in a medium, softly layered body.Sun Chase Vineyard9250CaliforniaSonoma CoastSonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneExpression 38 2013 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)Pinot NoirExpression 38
5852958528USThis is a dessert wine, and a fine one. It's delicious in orange, butterscotch and vanilla flavors, balanced with savory acidity. Nice by itself, or with a fruit tart.8712CaliforniaSuisun ValleyNorth CoastWooden Valley 2008 Muscat Canelli (Suisun Valley)Muscat CanelliWooden Valley
5853058529USThis bone-dry wine is rather severe in tannins. It feels elegant, but lacks immediate reward, with cherry, currant and tobacco flavors that disappear into a cloak of astringency. Could develop after 2011, but no guarantees.Mountain Estate Grown8790CaliforniaSonoma ValleySonomaAudelssa 2005 Mountain Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)Cabernet SauvignonAudelssa

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