Wine Reviews


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6456164560USMerlot has long been Waterbrook's strong suit, and this offers the expected seamless blend of cherry/berry fruit, softly polished tannins and toasty barrel flavors. What are missing—at least for the moment—are the grace notes. Give it plenty of breathing time and you begin to detect traces of spice and earth, finishing with a lick of chocolate.Reserve8722WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Waterbrook 2005 Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))MerlotWaterbrook
6456264561USNot as forward and lush as the appealing 2005, this all-purpose red, tasted a few months prior to its official release, is still knitting the components together. What is in place is plenty of tart, ripe raspberry fruit, precise and clean, and a soft backdrop of lightly chocolaty tannins.Mélange Noir8715WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Waterbrook 2006 Mélange Noir Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Red BlendWaterbrook
6456364562USIn calling this southern Rhône-style blend Bistro Style, the winery means to suggest friends gathered in a nice restaurant, having fun and not being fussy about what's in the bottle. That perfectly describes this dry, soft red wine, with its flavors of blackberries, cherries and cocoa.Sultry Red Bistro Style Wine8713CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherHey Mambo 2006 Sultry Red Bistro Style Wine Red (California)Red BlendHey Mambo
6456464563USWith only .01 residual sugar, this Gewurz really is dry, as the label says. With grapes sourced mainly from the well-known Ferrington Vineyard, it's very spice, with zesty lemon, pineapple, lychee and green apple flavors.Dry8724CaliforniaAnderson ValleyLonder 2006 Dry Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley)GewürztraminerLonder
6456564564ItalyFranco Pacenti's brooding Brunello offers coffee, prune, ripe fruit and a thick, brownish color that all point to a ripe vintage. You'll get a distinctly sweet aroma of vanilla or maple syrup and the wine offers medium length on the finish.87TuscanyBrunello di MontalcinoCanalicchio 2003 Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese GrossoCanalicchio
6456664565ItalyMantele is a bright and luminous Sauvignon with immediate aromas of mango, kiwi and pineapple. The winemaking approach here puts an emphasis on purity, elegance and straightforwardness.Mantele87Northeastern ItalyAlto AdigeCantina Nalles Magre 2007 Mantele Sauvignon (Alto Adige)SauvignonCantina Nalles Magre
6456764566ItalyCasanuova delle Cerbaie presents a mature Brunello that shows signs of the hot 2003 vintage. The wine is ripe with aromas of black cherry and blackberry preserves with warm tones of leather and spice.87TuscanyBrunello di MontalcinoCasanuova delle Cerbaie 2003 Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese GrossoCasanuova delle Cerbaie
6456864567ItalyHere's a 2004 Chianti Classico (with a 15% component of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for extra structure and smoothness) that delivers aromas of wet earth, white mushroom, blackberry, tobacco and leather. Drink it with stewed meats or game dishes.8720TuscanyChianti ClassicoCastello di Monastero 2004 Chianti ClassicoSangioveseCastello di Monastero
6456964568USThis is spicy and complex; wonderfully aromatic with a mix of Meyer lemon, pineapple and peach. Along with the fruits there are minty streaks and what might be called minerality. It turns a little bit chalky and soapy in the finish.Small Lot Series8720WashingtonYakima ValleyColumbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Columbia Winery 2007 Small Lot Series Riesling (Yakima Valley)RieslingColumbia Winery
6457064569USThis Syrah has a lovely mouthfeel, with soft, plush tannins, clean acids and a dry, balanced finish. The flavors are of black currants, roasted meat, violets, anise and crushed black pepper. Has some green notes, but it's a nice glass of wine.Crane Ranch Vineyard8736CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaCrane Brothers 2005 Crane Ranch Vineyard Syrah (Napa Valley)SyrahCrane Brothers
6457164570USVery rich and fruit-forward in currants, cola, cedar and figs, with an exotic complexity suggesting dried dates and figs. Delicious, but a bit full-bodied and heavy. Could develop.Cargasacchi Vineyard8750CaliforniaSta. Rita HillsCentral CoastLoring Wine Company 2007 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)Pinot NoirLoring Wine Company
6457264571USThis Merlot over-delivers for the everyday price. It's bone dry and classically structured, with rich, ripe tannins and mouthwatering acidity framing flavors of cherries, red and black currants, dusty spices and cedar. Sommeliers, scoop this one up. More than 15,000 cases produced.L de Lyeth8711CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaLyeth 2006 L de Lyeth Merlot (Sonoma County)MerlotLyeth
6457364572FranceStarting with green acidity, this wine opens up well to give cool lemon and mineral flavors. These are followed by a creamy texture that softens the acidity, giving a ripe, full finish.8736BurgundySt.-RomainRoger Voss@vossrogerMaison Champy 2006 St.-RomainChardonnayMaison Champy
6457464573USThe grapes had no problem getting ripe, to judge by the opulent cherry jam, red currant and black raspberry flavors, with their edge of toasty oak and mocha. Crisp coastal acidity provides needed crispness for balance. Drink now for freshness.Estate8739CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastMcIntyre Vineyards 2006 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)Pinot NoirMcIntyre Vineyards
6457564574USVery sweet and rich in honeyed citrus and vanilla flavors, this dessert wine suggests white cookies and cakes as partners. It's not particularly complex, but it is deliciously easy to drink.8733CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaMendelson 2000 Pinot Gris (Napa Valley)Pinot GrisMendelson
6457664575USAn exuberantly ripe, fruity Cabernet, brimming with polished flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants and sweet smoky oak. Shows a fine enough structure of crispness and firm tannins for balance.Estate8725CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyMettler Family Vineyards 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi)Cabernet SauvignonMettler Family Vineyards
6457764576New ZealandRoaring Meg is Mt. Difficulty's entry-level Pinot, offering authoritative if somewhat chunky flavors. Plum and cola notes predominate, filling the mouth and showing plenty of persistence.Roaring Meg8724Central OtagoJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzMt. Difficulty 2007 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir (Central Otago)Pinot NoirMt. Difficulty
6457864577AustraliaThe blend is 59% Shiraz, 41% Grenache in this medium-bodied, low-tannin red. The aromas are dark—black cherry and plum—but the flavors are redder and juicier, with raspberry notes backed by cinnamon and clove. The label may be a bit polarizing, but the wine inside is well made and a solid value.Ass Kisser Fine Red Wine8710South AustraliaSouth AustraliaJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzRocland Estate 2005 Ass Kisser Fine Red Wine Red (South Australia)Rhône-style Red BlendRocland Estate
6457964578ItalyThis Brunello has a smoky, spicy element that recalls crushed white pepper, vanilla and dried herbs. Succulent fruit is delivered in the form of chewy blackberry and blueberry preserves. It's a nice wine with good structure and medium length.87TuscanyBrunello di MontalcinoSan Lorenzo 2003 Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese GrossoSan Lorenzo
6458064579USSimple but elegant, with cherry, red currant, pepper and sage flavors wrapped into firm tannins. Has an elegantly silky mouthfeel, like a good Pinot Noir. Drink now.8726CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaSilverado 2006 Sangiovese (Napa Valley)SangioveseSilverado
6458164580USThis Cabernet opens with lush mocha and coffee scents, and is a soft, well-rounded wine with well-rounded fruit flavors. Small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot are included in the blend.Cs8718WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Substance 2007 Cs Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))Cabernet SauvignonSubstance
6458264581ItalyThis is a brilliant and well-executed Trebbiano d'Abruzzo with pretty tones of peach, pear and fresh grapefruit. The wine exhibits a smooth, silky texture and ends on a crisp note that adds a touch of spice on the finish.Aternum8717Central ItalyTrebbiano d'AbruzzoTalamonti 2006 Aternum (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)TrebbianoTalamonti
6458364582USTalbott's style is always exotic and eccentric, with the grapes tasting so ripe, they have an almost botrytised, apricotty flavor. So it is with this '06, which also brims with grilled pineapple and sweet smoky oak. Best now.Sleepy Hollow Vineyard8745CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastTalbott 2006 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)ChardonnayTalbott
6458464583USFruity, dry and immediately appealing, showing ripe raspberry, cherry, blackberry, cola, licorice, bacon and sandalwood flavors. Could use greater complexity, especially at this price. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Malbec.Tytanium8675CaliforniaSonoma ValleySonomaTy Caton 2008 Tytanium Red (Sonoma Valley)Red BlendTy Caton
6458564584USIt's dry to slightly off-dry, with clean, zesty acidity and decent flavors of citrus fruits, green apples, Asian pears and peaches.8628CaliforniaCentral CoastCentral CoastTy Caton 2009 Riesling (Central Coast)RieslingTy Caton
6458664585USCabernet Franc seems to be a strength in the Rogue Valley, as the fruit expression is good and the aggressive herbaceousness of Cabernet Sauvignon is somewhat tamed. Here the aromas are blackberry and cassis, and those fruit flavors are threaded with smoke and coffee. Balanced into a light, herbal finish.Anna Maria8628OregonRogue ValleySouthern OregonPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Valley View 2006 Anna Maria Cabernet Franc (Rogue Valley)Cabernet FrancValley View
6458764586SpainWaxy on the nose, with buttercup, creamy yellow-fruit scents and white flowers. The palate is wet, racy and a touch like soda, with sweet, candied flavors of peach and melon. Plods along with good enough acidity to support the wine's core sweetness and candied qualities.8615Northern SpainSomontanoMichael Schachner@wineschachViñas del Vero 2009 Chardonnay (Somontano)ChardonnayViñas del Vero
6458864587ItalyThis cheerful 60-40 blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc offers pristine aromas of white flower, honeysuckle, peach blossom and a touch of crushed white pepper. The wine is smooth and silky on the close and shows a sunny Tuscan personality.Trappoline8615TuscanyToscanaBadia a Coltibuono 2009 Trappoline White (Toscana)White BlendBadia a Coltibuono
6458964588USSoft and somewhat rustic, this is a flavorful Pinot Noir, with herb, earth, citrusy acids, leather and quite tart cherry fruit. It would not fit into a textbook definition of classic varietal flavor, but it feels handmade, and it is light years beyond much of the corporate plonk being labeled Pinot Noir these days.8620OregonWillamette ValleyWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Winter's Hill 2008 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)Pinot NoirWinter's Hill
6459064589USWonderfully frothy in the glass, this round, rich sparkling wine smells sweetly of apple cider and buttered toast. This Pinot Noir/Chard blend has plenty of toasty, nutty flavors on the palate as well. Fresh apple and lemon notes make this a refreshing, uncomplicated sip with a pleasant walnut skin astringency on the finish.Noblesse Oblige Rosé Sparkling Wine8640New YorkThe Hamptons, Long IslandLong IslandAnna Lee C. IijimaWölffer 2006 Noblesse Oblige Rosé Sparkling Wine Sparkling (The Hamptons, Long Island)Sparkling BlendWölffer

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