Wine Reviews


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6066160660USBaked pineapple and mango rise to the fore in this nutty, slightly grassy and herbal wine. It's lightly bodied and creamy in texture.8620CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneDecoy 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County)Sauvignon BlancDecoy
6066260661PortugalA totally ready-to-drink wine that is full of bright red fruits and crisp acidity. It has some soft tannins and a dry edge, though the wine just bursts with fruit. Drink now.Brigando8610LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerDFJ Vinhos 2015 Brigando Red (Lisboa)Portuguese RedDFJ Vinhos
6066360662GreeceThis wine has a pronounced nose of flowers and bright tropical fruit, followed by fruit-forward flavors of nectarine and lemon. The wine is a bit showy but a mineral finish gives it poise.Oenodea Malagouzia-Moscato-Sauvignon Blanc8614DramaSusan Kostrzewa@suskostrzewaDomaine Costa Lazaridi 2015 Oenodea Malagouzia-Moscato-Sauvignon Blanc White (Drama)White BlendDomaine Costa Lazaridi
6066460663FranceThe wine is bright and fruity. It has crisp acidity and a light touch of citrus to go with the lively acidity. Its blend brings out the herbal flavor of Colombard with just a touch of honey from Gros Manseng. Drink now.Colombard-Ugni Blanc-Gros Manseng-Sauvignon8610Southwest FranceCôtes de GascogneRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine la Taste 2015 Colombard-Ugni Blanc-Gros Manseng-Sauvignon White (Côtes de Gascogne)White BlendDomaine la Taste
6066560664USCitrusy aromas of lemon rind and lime juice are sharp but welcoming, enhanced by white pepper and Gala apple flesh. Flavors are broad with apples and more lemon rinds, made intriguing with a touch of herbs including fresh-plucked thyme.8630CaliforniaTemecula ValleySouth CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannFazeli Cellars 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Temecula Valley)Sauvignon BlancFazeli Cellars
6066660665FranceFrom the Ferraud family's estate in Vaux en Beaujolais, this wine is ripe and full bodied. It has a touch of pepper as well as raspberry and red-currant flavors. Lively and full of fruitiness, it is ready to drink.Les Merrains86BeaujolaisBeaujolais-VillagesRoger Voss@vossrogerFerraud et Fils 2015 Les Merrains (Beaujolais-Villages)GamayFerraud et Fils
6066760666ChileSlightly strange aromas of horseradish, mustard, buttery oak and dried wood are more out front than fruit scents. This feels big, rugged and grabby, while saucy, herbal berry flavors play out on a tannic finish.Reserve8616Maule ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachFinca Patagonia 2014 Reserve Syrah (Maule Valley)SyrahFinca Patagonia
6066860667USFresh tangerine skins scent this zesty dry Riesling. Restrained on the palate with flavors of pressed apple and pear, it's not a deeply concentrated wine but refreshing and brisk.Reserve8614New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaFulkerson 2012 Reserve Riesling (Finger Lakes)RieslingFulkerson
6066960668USFresh and fruity aromas and flavors make this medium-bodied wine easy to enjoy. It has an earthy smell at first, but that blows off quickly. The mouthfeel is smooth, almost sweet. .8611CaliforniaClarksburgCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsGen5 2012 Merlot (Clarksburg)MerlotGen5
6067060669FranceHerbal and citrus, this is a crisp, immediately drinkable wine. With its light texture and zing of orange peel, the wine is fruity—so fresh and bright.869Southwest FranceCôtes de GascogneRoger Voss@vossrogerMont Gravet 2015 Colombard (Côtes de Gascogne)ColombardMont Gravet
6067160670FranceThis is a bright, cherry-flavored wine. It has an attractive tannic edge to the ready-to-drink fruitiness. The acidity at the end gives the wine a good lift.8612BeaujolaisBeaujolaisRoger Voss@vossrogerPatriarche Père et Fils 2014 BeaujolaisGamayPatriarche Père et Fils
6067260671PortugalWith pictures of violinists, this is obviously a musician's wine. The wine is soft, full of red berry fruits, and attractive bursts of acidity. Drink this crisp wine from 2017.Orquestra8610AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerPerescuma 2015 Orquestra Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedPerescuma
6067360672PortugalThis is an attractive, fruity wine that has soft tannins and ripe fruit. Berry flavors and a full-bodied fruitiness are right up front, while the aftertaste has crisp acidity. Drink Now.Terra Brava8610AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerPerescuma 2015 Terra Brava Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedPerescuma
6067460673PortugalThis is a perfumed, lightly herbal wine. It has fine acidity with the crisp fruits and a touch of minerality. Floral aromas and citrus fruit give a lively, fruity wine that is ready to drink.Pacheca Colheita Branco86DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta da Pacheca 2015 Pacheca Colheita Branco White (Douro)Portuguese WhiteQuinta da Pacheca
6067560674PortugalA perfumed and crisp citrus wine that is light and fruity. It is soft and smooth with a light creamy texture and refreshing acidity. Ready to drink.8613TejoRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta do Casal Branco 2015 Fernão Pires (Tejo)Fernão PiresQuinta do Casal Branco
6067660675FranceMade from 30% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 20% mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, this offers direct cherry, watermelon, peach and citrus notes on the nose and mouth. Light weight and balanced, it's a refreshing and easygoing quaff that finishes briskly.8618Languedoc-RoussillonLanguedocLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzS. Delafont 2015 Rosé (Languedoc)RoséS. Delafont
6067760676ChileMuted citrus and white-fruit aromas blend on the nose with briny sea notes. This offers a plump palate and flavors of bitter citrus, salt and pepper. A sense of citrus skins creates pulling tension on the finish.Reserva de Familia8620Limarí ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Carolina 2014 Reserva de Familia Chardonnay (Limarí Valley)ChardonnaySanta Carolina
6067860677USThis dry, medium-bodied wine has lively grapefruit aromas, good acidity to keep it tasting fresh, and a crisp mouthfeel.8624CaliforniaClarksburgCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsJulietta 2015 Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg)Chenin BlancJulietta
6067960678This wine was made for grilled meats, with its tobacco and spice aromas and combination of fruit and savory flavors. The wine has an assertive character and finishes with a spin of cedar.Dry8617Susan Kostrzewa@suskostrzewaKtima Voyatzi 2015 Dry RoséRoséKtima Voyatzi
6068060679FranceThis unoaked Chardonnay offers bright aromas of red apple and white peach, laced with the faintest hint of hay and yellow flower. It's light and zippy on the palate, with a lemon-lime freshness and a green plum flavor that results in a tart and refreshing finish.8613Languedoc-RoussillonVin de Pays Cité de CarcassonneLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzLaroque 2015 Chardonnay (Vin de Pays Cité de Carcassonne)ChardonnayLaroque
6068160680USThis wine brings obvious fruit flavor that is ripe to overripe, good acidity and a nicely gripping texture. It tastes a bit earthy and woody and seems to be plenty mature.deb-ru-vée Vintner Select8636CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsLongevity 2012 deb-ru-vée Vintner Select Red (California)Red BlendLongevity
6068260681SpainThis round yet direct Cava offers stone-fruit aromas that are upright and clean. Simple citrus and nectarine flavors hold steady on the finish.MM Reserva de la Familia Brut Rosé8615CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachMarqués de la Concordia 2012 MM Reserva de la Familia Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendMarqués de la Concordia
6068360682SpainCitrus peel and mineral aromas set up a zesty palate that doesn't show a lot of weight or body. Mild citrus and apple flavors are maintained on a basic finish. This is fresh, clean and easygoing.Selección Especial Brut Rosé8611CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachMarqués de la Concordia 2013 Selección Especial Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendMarqués de la Concordia
6068460683USPlum, herb and vanilla aromas lead to easygoing black-currant flavors. It provides a lot of easy drinking appeal.869WashingtonWashingtonWashington OtherSean P. Sullivan@wawinereportWashington Hills 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)Cabernet SauvignonWashington Hills
6068560684IsraelA tight nose of blackberry and mint smooths the way for flavors of blackberry and pencil lead with a light dose of mint. There is a nice balance of acidity and tannins, with fruit lingering on the palate after the soft finish.Special Reserve8945GalileeMike DeSimone@worldwineguys1848 Winery 2010 Special Reserve Red (Galilee)Red Blend1848 Winery
6068660685SpainAt first, this smells gaseous and rubbery, but airing reveals ripe blackberry aromas, graphite and warmth. In the mouth, this Mencía is jammy and woody; flavors of resiny, salty black fruits are chunky, while barrel influences carry onto the finish, which tastes of hickory, mixed spices and cassis. Drink through 2017.8924Northern SpainBierzoMichael Schachner@wineschachAbad Dom Bueno 2012 Mencía (Bierzo)MencíaAbad Dom Bueno
6068760686IsraelThis wine offers a tight nose of cherry cola and petrol. It opens on the palate by featuring flavors of smoked meat, eucalyptus, cherry, and ripe peach. Lush tannins contribute a fatty umami sensation to the palate.Reserve8925GalilMike DeSimone@worldwineguysBarkan 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galil)Cabernet SauvignonBarkan
6068860687IsraelAromas of black cherry, smoked meat and thyme prepare the taste buds for flavors of black cherry, smoked meat, oregano, and lemon zest with notes of dark chocolate. Soft yet persistent tannins coat the palate, culminating in a delightfully bright finish.Classic8912GalilMike DeSimone@worldwineguysBarkan 2013 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (Galil)Cabernet SauvignonBarkan
6068960688SpainEarthy herbal plum and currant aromas are light and a touch minty. This is easygoing and fresh with a medium-size body. Flavors of cherry and raspberry are lightly herbal, with light oak that adds a lactic note to a berry driven finish. Drink through 2017.Crianza8916Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachBeronia 2012 Crianza (Rioja)Tempranillo BlendBeronia
6069060689ItalyAromas of scorched earth, underbrush, red berry and a whiff of cellar floor lead the nose. On the firm palate, ground pepper, tobacco and sage accent sour cherry while brooding tannins offer firm support.8945PiedmontBaroloKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefePrunotto 2011 BaroloNebbioloPrunotto

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