Wine Reviews


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6057160570SpainA bigger wine at 14.5%, this offers the full allotment of leather, crude oil, violet petals and cassis. The palate is rich and relaxed, with blackberry, plum and lightly oaked vanilla flavors. It's integrated and smooth, with a touch of wood and caramel well woven into the wine's core fabric. Drink now.8814Northern SpainRibera del DueroMichael Schachner@wineschachPeña Roble 2005 Ribera del DueroTempranilloPeña Roble
6057260571PortugalAll spice, juicy fruit and dry tannins, this certainly evokes the spirit of the grape. There is a mineral quality to the red berry fruits, which comes through in the youthful, firm edge. Give this wine another two years so the fruit will open up.8819DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta de Ventozelo 2004 Touriga Franca (Douro)Touriga FrancaQuinta de Ventozelo
6057360572SpainDark and sultry on the nose, with aromas of burnt toast and raisin that hint at ripeness and some serious oak aging. The wine is juicy yet also a little creamy, with raspberry and plum flavors that are broad and flow nicely across the palate and onto the wide, chewy finish.Reserva8825Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachRamón Bilbao 2004 Reserva (Rioja)TempranilloRamón Bilbao
6057460573USThis leads with light raspberry, plum, vanilla and barrel spice aromas. The palate is lighter still, mixing fruit and barrel qualities in equal proportion and finishing on a baking spice note. The oak is a little intense.Weinbau Vineyard8830WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportJanuik 2014 Weinbau Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope)SyrahJanuik
6057560574USThis blend of 43% Merlot, 26% Petit Verdot, 22% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Syrah offers orange peel, herb, raspberry and spice aromas that don't seem entirely knit together. Dry tannins back up its blue and black fruit flavors.Bramble Bump8825WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportJM Cellars 2014 Bramble Bump Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Red BlendJM Cellars
6057660575USThis is an untamed traditional-style wine that is tannic to its core and may require 20 years to reach its peak of enjoyment. It has aromas of blackberry and black pepper, flavors of espresso and bitter chocolate and a titanic structure built with layer after layer of muscular tannins that leave quite an astringent effect on the finish. Best after 2025.Estate Reserve8832CaliforniaEl DoradoSierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsJodar 2014 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah (El Dorado)Petite SirahJodar
6057760576USKendall-Jackson helped define the buttery oaky Chardonnay movement, and this bottling plays that card quite strongly. Oak meets with roasted nuts, sea salt, pecan brittle and Gravenstein apple on the nose. The rounded palate shows sandalwood, candied walnuts and chamomile, though oak is very prominent as well.Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands8835CaliforniaSanta Maria ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannKendall-Jackson 2015 Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)ChardonnayKendall-Jackson
6057860577USThis blend of 57% Marsanne, 40% Roussanne and 3% Grenache Blanc manages to be very light and crisp on the nose, with aromas of underripe nectarine and apricot as well as lemon peels and crushed white rocks. There is a defined grip to the sip, with lemon and nectarine flavors.T'aya Camp 4 Vineyard8822CaliforniaSanta Ynez ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannKitá 2015 T'aya Camp 4 Vineyard White (Santa Ynez Valley)Rhône-style White BlendKitá
6057960578SpainLight apple and pear aromas are clean and basic. This wine feels refined and elegant, with apple, peach and leesy flavors suggestive of mild oak. A friendly but standard finish concludes this easy-drinking Albariño.Albariño8818GaliciaRías BaixasMichael Schachner@wineschachLa Caña 2016 Albariño Albariño (Rías Baixas)AlbariñoLa Caña
6058060579FranceThis wine is toasty and rich upfront, with decadent aromas of cedar-grilled apple and peach pit that are graced with hints of garribue and gardenia. The floral character gains intensity on the palate, before giving way to fresh fruit flavors of apple slices and lemon pith. It's well balanced and clean on the close; drink now.Le Prestige8815Languedoc-RoussillonPays d'OcLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzLes Collines du Bourdic 2016 Le Prestige Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc)ChardonnayLes Collines du Bourdic
6058160580FranceWhile the wine is dry from the austere tannins, it also has a core of ripe berry fruits that are laced with acidity. It should develop some more and the tannins will soften, although they will always be very present. Drink from early 2018.Cuvée G8823ProvenceBandolRoger Voss@vossrogerLes Vignobles Gueissard 2014 Cuvée G Red (Bandol)Provence red blendLes Vignobles Gueissard
6058260581USThis blend of 67% Stonetree Vineyard Syrah and 33% Arianses Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. delivers vanilla, baking spice and dried cherry notes. Its fruit flavors are sweet but seem dried out. Drink now.8835WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportLobo Hills 2012 Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope)Syrah-Cabernet SauvignonLobo Hills
6058360582SpainSolid white-fruit aromas blend with a grassy note of hay as well as dusty floral scents. A smooth mouthfeel is devoid of edginess, while friendly white peach, melon and apple flavors are round on the finish.Brut Reserva Selección de la Familia8816CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachLonia NV Brut Reserva Selección de la Familia Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendLonia
6058460583USThis is a very wood-driven bottling, starting with strong cigar box on the nose alongside broad lilac, baked blackberry, spearmint and slate aromas. Cedar spice dominates the palate, allowing just hints of blueberry and wild herbs to emerge. It presents balanced tannin and acidity.Barrels 12, 13 and 148845CaliforniaTemecula ValleySouth CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannLorenzi Estate 2013 Barrels 12, 13 and 14 Petite Sirah (Temecula Valley)Petite SirahLorenzi Estate
6058560584FranceThis is ripe and fruity with attractive red-fruit flavors and a touch of tannins to keep it all in place. The wine is soft with just a layer of tannin and plenty of red cherries at the end.8828BurgundyMarsannayRoger Voss@vossrogerLouis Latour 2015 MarsannayPinot NoirLouis Latour
6058660585USThis wine combines fruit from several notable vineyards, including Goldrock Ridge, Thale's Estate and Wildcat Mountain. Together, they drive a focused expression of smoky dark fruit and tart, moderate acidity. The fruit shows a depth of ripeness that's intense, with a finish of spicy black tea.8834CaliforniaSonoma CoastSonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneMacRostie 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)Pinot NoirMacRostie
6058760586FranceA round and generous wine, the pair of an equally rich red wine, this is full and ripely fruity. A soft, creamy texture underlines the broad fruitiness. The apple and melon fruit is softening and filling to give a delicious, ready-to-drink wine.8825BurgundyBourgogneRoger Voss@vossrogerMaison Jessiaume 2015 BourgogneChardonnayMaison Jessiaume
6058860587SpainRooty aromas of licorice and sarsparilla are out front, followed by a big wave of barrel char. This wine feels good but a little abrupt and choppy. Savory flavors of barbecue and meaty berry fruits finish blackened and peppery, with a lasting note of charred wood.Conde de San Cristóbal8823Northern SpainRibera del DueroMichael Schachner@wineschachMarqués de Vargas 2014 Conde de San Cristóbal (Ribera del Duero)Tempranillo BlendMarqués de Vargas
6058960588SpainRoasted aromas of tomato and red plum are spicy. This has a chunky, blocky mouthfeel that's searching for its groove. Herbal plum and tomato flavors finish a bit raw in feel and salty in flavor.Crianza8817Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachMarqués de Vargas 2014 Crianza (Rioja)TempranilloMarqués de Vargas
6059060589USThis wine is brightly aromatic, with raspberry, mint, herb and woodspice notes. The palate is full of plush, plump fruit flavors that provide appeal, despite the prominent alcohol.Clifton Hill Vineyard8840WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportMaryhill 2014 Clifton Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope)Cabernet SauvignonMaryhill
6059160590USIn this blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, vanilla, carob, herb, green wood and dark fruit aromas are followed by fruit and oak-derived flavors in equal proportion. It shows restraint but doesn't come together.Reserve8860WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportMatthews 2013 Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Bordeaux-style Red BlendMatthews
6059260591USThere is a lot of fruit in the aroma and flavor of this wine. That, along with a touch of floral influence, make this medium-bodied wine fresh and alluring. Notes like Anjou pear, jasmine, ripe peach and a hint of vanilla swirl softly around the palate.8810CaliforniaRiver JunctionCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsMcManis 2016 Chardonnay (River Junction)ChardonnayMcManis
6059360592ItalyThis dark purple blend of 55% Ancellota and 45% Lambrusco Salamino has subtle mature grape and black-skinned berry aromas. The dry, foamy palate offers dried black cherry and raisin hints alongside bright acidity.Solo8820Central ItalyKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeMedici Ermete 2016 Solo RedRed BlendMedici Ermete
6059460593USLighter in the glass, this bottling shows garrigue, rose petals and buds and bright pomegranate aromas on the nose. It's lighter bodied on the sip, and would be nice on a summer day with a slight chill, offering flavors of cranberry, raspberry, thyme and marjoram.8832CaliforniaMonterey CountyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannMesa Del Sol 2013 Grenache (Monterey County)GrenacheMesa Del Sol
6059560594USAnise, barrel spice, clove, vanilla and plum scents lead to full-bodied fruit and barrel flavors in this wine. It shows some warmth on the finish, with lingering purple fruit and pepper notes.Ravenscliff Vineyard8845WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportMilbrandt 2014 Ravenscliff Vineyard Malbec (Wahluke Slope)MalbecMilbrandt
6059660595USThis blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Merlot (33%), Cabernet Franc (17%) and Petit Verdot brings vanilla, baker's chocolate, woodspice, dried herb and cherry aromas. It's medium bodied on the palate, with cherry flavors and cinnamon accents throughout.Arianses Vineyard8830WashingtonWahluke SlopeColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereport:Nota Bene 2013 Arianses Vineyard Red (Wahluke Slope)Bordeaux-style Red Blend:Nota Bene
6059760596USCabernet Sauvignon (54%) takes the lead in this wine, followed by Merlot (31%) and Cabernet Franc (15%). The aromas are all high toned, including spice, dried dark fruit and herb notes. The black fruit shows depth, framed by lightly dry tannins and a gamy flavor that lingers on the finish.Ciel du Cheval Vineyard8840WashingtonRed MountainColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereport:Nota Bene 2013 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red (Red Mountain)Bordeaux-style Red Blend:Nota Bene
6059860597USFermented in neutral oak barrels and aged sur lie for 7 months, this wine, which includes 6% Viognier, brings herb, honeycomb, pear and orange peel aromas. It drinks dry, with sleek, citrusy flavors.Stillwater Creek Vineyard8823WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportNovelty Hill 2015 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Roussanne (Columbia Valley (WA))RoussanneNovelty Hill
6059960598ItalyThis opens with oak, coconut, toast and camphor aromas while the tightly wound palate offers Marasca cherry, espresso, mocha and star anise flavors. It's still oak-dominated, with raspy tannins that grip the finish. Drink after 2021.Il Bricco88129PiedmontBarbarescoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefePio Cesare 2013 Il Bricco (Barbaresco)NebbioloPio Cesare
6060060599ItalyThis has violet, black-skinned berry and herb aromas. The bright, savory palate offers juicy raspberry, star anise and clove flavors alongside velvety tannins and refreshing acidity. Enjoy through 2020.8816PiedmontBarbera d'AstiKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefePodere dei Brichhi Astigiani 2015 Barbera d'AstiBarberaPodere dei Brichhi Astigiani

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