Wine Reviews


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6450164500USWallulla Vineyard provides the majority of the fruit for this Chardonnay. The lemon verbena and floral aromas and flavors are dialed way down here, with full malolactic fermentation providing a creamy feel.The Expedition8515WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportCanoe Ridge 2011 The Expedition Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills)ChardonnayCanoe Ridge
6450264501ArgentinaThis is a clean, basic wine with white-fruit aromas of peach and apple. The palate is well balanced, and there's a good level of citrus flavor along with green herb accents. On the finish, it's more tropical, with a hint of banana.Reserva8514OtherNeuquénMichael Schachner@wineschachChaltén 2012 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Neuquén)Sauvignon BlancChaltén
6450364502FranceMinty aromas go along with firm, barely bitter tannins. They dominate the wine, smothering the fruit and lending a burnt quality to the palate.8522BordeauxCastillon Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Bréhat 2010 Castillon Côtes de BordeauxBordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Bréhat
6450464503South AfricaAttractive aromas of fresh raspberry and strawberry lead the bouquet of this wine, with secondary accents of mocha and earth. Bright and lively on the palate, with tart red-fruit flavors of currant and rhubarb that carry through to a brisk, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.8510RobertsonLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzRobertson Winery 2011 Pinot Noir (Robertson)Pinot NoirRobertson Winery
6450564504SpainThis single-pago wine is earthy, rooty, herbal and almost grassy smelling. The mouthfeel is clampy, with dried berry, herbal shadings and a chunky, earthy finish. As a whole there's a malty character to this wine, but it has elements of quality and character.Nuestra Selección8536Central SpainFinca ÉlezMichael Schachner@wineschachManuel Manzaneque 2005 Nuestra Selección Red (Finca Élez)Red BlendManuel Manzaneque
6450664505USA good-value Cabernet Sauvignon that's straightforward in texture, body and structure. Its dark cherry and herbal tones are just right for meaty mid-week dishes, including that old standby, roast chicken.8511CaliforniaNorth CoastNorth CoastVirginie Boone@vbooneMonogamy 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast)Cabernet SauvignonMonogamy
6450764506SpainThis is punchy and angular up front, with herbal red-fruit aromas. The palate feels fresh, a bit acidic, with peppery, mildly oaky flavors of plum and berry. This is a standard wine with ample body and some oak.8515Northern SpainCampo de BorjaMichael Schachner@wineschachPagos del Moncayo 2011 Garnacha-Syrah (Campo de Borja)Garnacha-SyrahPagos del Moncayo
6450864507SpainThis wine smells hard and lemony, and thus it's not surprising that the palate feels citric and tangy, with hard tannins. The flavor profile includes lemony oak, rubbery red fruit and mild earthy flavors in front of a drying finish. Drink now.Reserva8514Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachViña Cerrada 2007 Reserva (Rioja)Tempranillo BlendViña Cerrada
6450964508South AfricaHerbal notes of bark and soft spice mingle with red cherry and plum fruit aromas and flavors. This is bright and accessible now thanks to approachable tannins and a clean, easygoing finish.L'Avenir8513Western CapeLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzLaroche 2011 L'Avenir Pinotage (Western Cape)PinotageLaroche
6451064509FranceMuscat's typical sweetness and delicacy give this an attractive balance of crisp acidity and ripe raspberry flavor. It's light, lively and intensely fruity.Pink858France OtherVin MousseuxRoger Voss@vossrogerRoyal Muscato NV Pink Sparkling (Vin Mousseux)Sparkling BlendRoyal Muscato
6451164510USAustere and tannic, this savory Primitivo tastes of black cherry and blackberry, with leather overtones.Sorriso8522CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyVirginie Boone@vbooneSorelle Winery 2010 Sorriso Primitivo (Lodi)PrimitivoSorelle Winery
6451264511USThis well-priced, light-bodied Pinot Grigio provides flavors of stone fruit—mostly apricot—with a tiny trace of petrol. It would make a fine apéritif, particularly alongside oysters or shrimp.8513CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherVirginie Boone@vbooneVilla Toscano 2011 Pinot Grigio (California)Pinot GrigioVilla Toscano
6451364512ChileBriary spice and wild berry aromas set up a palate with a core of raspberry flavor mixed with a mild dose of greenness. The finish is clean and standard—fruity and not bashful.La Palma859Cachapoal ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachViña La Rosa 2011 La Palma Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley)CarmenèreViña La Rosa
6451464513USThis is dry, crisp in acidity and clean, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors. With no oak, the fruit stars. There's a touch of apricot that gives it an eccentric taste.Steel8518CaliforniaSta. Rita HillsCentral CoastLincourt 2011 Steel Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills)ChardonnayLincourt
6451564514USWith some tart pink-grapefruit and lime flavors, this bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc is fine to drink now. The acidity gets the tastebuds watering.8520CaliforniaRussian River ValleySonomaMartin Ray 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley)Sauvignon BlancMartin Ray
6451664515USA large-production wine that's simple and straightforward in its dark cherry flavor and soft texture, this wine is a crowd-pleaser. It finishes quick but satisfying.181-Merlot8513CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyVirginie Boone@vbooneNoble Vines 2010 181-Merlot Merlot (Lodi)MerlotNoble Vines
6451764516PortugalIn this rich, earthy wine, plum and licorice flavors combine with a core of tough tannins. It is rich, fruity and ready to drink.Tinto8517DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerDelaforce 2009 Tinto Red (Douro)Portuguese RedDelaforce
6451864517PortugalRound and soft, this features white fruit flavors filled out by a touch of smokiness and light acidity. It's gentle, dry and full bodied. Screwcap.Tagus Creek Chardonnay and Fernão Pires85TejoRoger Voss@vossrogerFalua 2011 Tagus Creek Chardonnay and Fernão Pires White (Tejo)Portuguese WhiteFalua
6451964518PortugalA blend of Portuguese grapes with Cabernet Sauvignon, this is attractive and softly fruity. Its black fruit and gentle tannins make it completely ready to drink.Sexy Tinto8516AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerFitapreta Vinhos 2011 Sexy Tinto Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedFitapreta Vinhos
6452064519ItalyIn its unmistakable squat bottle, this Moscato-based dessert wine offers pretty floral tones and flavors of peach and citrus. Its easy mouthfeel make it a natural pairing with almond cookies.8520Northeastern ItalyTrentinoGaierhof 2011 Moscato Giallo (Trentino)Moscato GialloGaierhof
6452164520HungaryThere's a chalky minerality that carries from the nose to the palate of this bone-dry Hungarian rosé, adding a touch of elegance to the fresh red cherry and raspberry flavors. It is easy drinking and balanced in structure. Drink now.Weninger & Gere8515VillányAnna Lee C. IijimaGere Attila 2011 Weninger & Gere Rosé (Villány)RoséGere Attila
6452264521PortugalThis soft, balanced selection has warm, ripe red fruits that are laced with acidity. With its spicy edge and open texture, this is ready to drink now.Monte Velho8510AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerHerdade do Esporão 2011 Monte Velho Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedHerdade do Esporão
6452364522ItalyTouches of sweet peach and honey open the bouquet of this easygoing, well-priced sparkler. Pair this with barbecued shrimp or tempura vegetable appetizers.Enrico Extra Dry8511VenetoProseccoBellussi NV Enrico Extra Dry (Prosecco)GleraBellussi
6452464523USThis Merlot is soft, simple and seemingly sweet in fruit and oak. With ripe cherry, mocha and spice flavors, it will partner well with a cheeseburger.8515CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaBuena Vista 2010 Merlot (Sonoma County)MerlotBuena Vista
6452564524PortugalBright and fruity, this has a ripe applesauce flavor that's cut with citrusy acidity. It's a great apéritif, with a soft texture and refreshing finish.Alandra Branco858AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerHerdade do Esporão 2011 Alandra Branco White (Alentejano)Portuguese WhiteHerdade do Esporão
6452664525ChileExcept for some resiny oak, this wine is limited on the nose. It feels fleshy but balanced by citric acid, while the flavors include melon, pear and oak-driven spice. It's not too fruity, exact or minerally, but it will likely please fans of basic, casual Chardonnay.Classic Series8512Curicó ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachMontes 2011 Classic Series Chardonnay (Curicó Valley)ChardonnayMontes
6452764526USThis wine is sharp and minty, with wintergreen flavors accompanying the riper blackberry and currant. That tartness gives this blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon a dry bite. Drink now.Barrel Select8528CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaRutherford Hill 2009 Barrel Select Red (Napa Valley)Red BlendRutherford Hill
6452864527ChileOn the nose, tropical fruit aromas are cloaked in creamy, toasty oak. It feels full and round, with flavors of sweet pear, banana and a lot of resiny wood. The finish features walnut, vanilla and cream flavors.Reserva8512Casablanca ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Carolina 2011 Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley)ChardonnaySanta Carolina
6452964528PortugalRed sparkling wine is always an acquired taste, especially when it is a tannic, tart version like this. But this is as fine as a red sparkling Vinho Verde can be. Pair it with sardines.Aphros Super-Reserva Bruto8526Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerCasal Paço Padreiro NV Aphros Super-Reserva Bruto Vinhão (Vinho Verde)VinhãoCasal Paço Padreiro
6453064529ItalyThis opens with tonic aromas of citrus and crushed stone, with light touches of peach and pear at the back. The wine is bright and clean, with a sharp, firm quality of effervescence.Tramontana Brut8517VenetoProseccoConselve NV Tramontana Brut (Prosecco)GleraConselve

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