Wine Reviews


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6714167140ItalyIntense violet, red-skinned berry and cooking spice aromas set the stage in this bright red. The lively palate delivers red cherry, blackberry and cinnamon touches alongside round tannins and lively acidity. Enjoy soon.Pian Scorrone8815PiedmontBarbera d'AstiKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeIl Falchetto 2016 Pian Scorrone (Barbera d'Asti)BarberaIl Falchetto
6714267141FranceClassic Provence pale-pink-colored rosé, this is a soft red-fruit flavored wine. With bright acidity and a smooth texture, the wine is balanced. There is a touch of vanilla at the end to finish the wine easily.Marion8820ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossroger1752 Signature Wines 2016 Marion Rosé (Côtes de Provence)Rosé1752 Signature Wines
6714367142USThis wine offers light pear, citrus, cream and lees aromas. The palate is broad and lightly creamy in feel, lacking only a bit of concentration.Cold Creek Vineyard8830WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportJanuik 2015 Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA))ChardonnayJanuik
6714467143FranceThis warm, ripe Chablis has a hint of tangy texture along with intense white-fruit acidity. It is a delicious wine, still young, and will be better from 2018.Domaine Long-Depaquit8823BurgundyChablisRoger Voss@vossrogerAlbert Bichot 2016 Domaine Long-Depaquit (Chablis)ChardonnayAlbert Bichot
6714567144FranceThis delightfully fruity wine also has a great tang of acidity and minerality. It shows a crisp character, with a bite of apple peel and a lively mousse at the end. Drink now.Brut Réserve8827BurgundyCrémant de BourgogneRoger Voss@vossrogerAlbert Bichot NV Brut Réserve (Crémant de Bourgogne)Champagne BlendAlbert Bichot
6714667145ChilePleasant apple, peach and melon aromas show a coastal-based saline side note. In the mouth, this Chardonnay is tight, crisp and focused by pointed acidity. Flavors of melon, papaya and salt finish tangy and fresh, something that's normal for the Aconcagua Coast.8820Aconcagua CostaMichael Schachner@wineschachArboleda 2016 Chardonnay (Aconcagua Costa)ChardonnayArboleda
6714767146USBlack cherry, crushed lava rocks, anise, turned loam and a hint of vanilla show on the nose of this bottling. It's rather light and easy on the sip, with a lighter body presenting flavors of candied red fruit and sagebrush spice.Tondre8848CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannAuburnJames 2014 Tondre Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)Pinot NoirAuburnJames
6714867147USFresh and fruity without overdoing it, this medium-bodied wine has light notes of apple, banana, peach and cherry in the aromas and the flavors, and a good snappy texture to balance them out. Perfect for the cocktail hour.3 Graces Blanc8825CaliforniaShenandoah Valley (CA)Sierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsBella Grace 2016 3 Graces Blanc White (Shenandoah Valley (CA))Rhône-style White BlendBella Grace
6714967148USThis leads with blue fruit aromas and follows with baking spice notes. The flavors are sweet, plump and undeniably appealing.&8840WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportBrowne Family Vineyards 2015 & Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Red BlendBrowne Family Vineyards
6715067149SpainLike all of Raul Bobet's Castell d'Encus wines from the Pyrenees, this Pinot Noir displays a personality all its own. Raspberry and strawberry aromas are floral and herbal, but feel chunky and a bit obtuse. Tea, herbal plum and Asian spice flavors end with notes of wild flowers and black tea.Acusp8860CataloniaCosters del SegreMichael Schachner@wineschachCastell d'Encus 2014 Acusp Red (Costers del Segre)Red BlendCastell d'Encus
6715167150USExtremely woody aromas of cedar meet with prunes, tobacco leaf and nutmeg on the nose of this bottling from a property south of San Jose. That woody character also plays powerfully on the palate, mixing with baked blueberry flavors to achieve a sort of balance. The tannins makes for a squeaky texture on the finish.Tower View Vineyards8836CaliforniaSanta Clara ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannCastillo's Hillside Shire 2012 Tower View Vineyards Petite Sirah (Santa Clara Valley)Petite SirahCastillo's Hillside Shire
6715267151ItalyDeeply colored and lightly effervescent, this offers black-skinned fruit and dark spice aromas. The refreshing palate doles out blackberry and cassis flavors, with a note of bitter almond.8818Central ItalyLambrusco Grasparossa di CastelvetroKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeCavicchioli 2016 Lambrusco Grasparossa di CastelvetroLambrusco GrasparossaCavicchioli
6715367152FranceSmooth textured, this wine is packed with ripe fruits that are touched with spice. Rounded and laden with apricot and mango flavors, it's ready to drink.8817BurgundyViré-ClesséRoger Voss@vossrogerChanson Père et Fils 2015 Viré-ClesséChardonnayChanson Père et Fils
6715467153FranceThis ripe, warm wine is balanced between rich fruits and acidity. A lightly toasty edge accompanies ripe apricot and pear flavors. The acidity is just in balance, giving an attractive edge. Drink from 2018.8828BurgundySaint-VéranRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau de Beauregard 2015 Saint-VéranChardonnayChâteau de Beauregard
6715567154FranceThis single-vineyard village wine comes from a small parcel close to woods on the western edge of the Mercurey appellation. With soft red fruits and attractive acidity, the wine is fruity, easy and with a crisp aftertaste. It will be ready to drink from 2018.Le Bois de Lalier8838BurgundyMercureyRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau de Santenay 2015 Le Bois de Lalier (Mercurey)Pinot NoirChâteau de Santenay
6715667155FranceThe Ollières vineyard is set at the heart of a 1,500-acre estate close to the Sainte Victoire mountain. This white wine is fruity, fragrant and with plenty of tangy acidity. It is lifted by the citrus and filled out with the green plums. Drink from late 2017.8818ProvenceCoteaux Varois en ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau d'Ollières 2016 White (Coteaux Varois en Provence)Provence white blendChâteau d'Ollières
6715767156USBrisk lemon peel and crushed mineral tones lend vibrance to this dry, full-bodied Gewürztraminer. Bright tangerine and lychee on the palate linger with a touch of earth and pollen on the finish. Drink now through 2019.Sunrise Hill Vineyards8819New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaDamiani 2015 Sunrise Hill Vineyards Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes)GewürztraminerDamiani
6715867157FranceSuperripe tropical fruit aromas go through to the palate of this soft wine. Mango and pineapple dominate, giving a round, very ripe wine. Drink from 2019.Le Rognet et Corton Premier Cru88BurgundyLadoixRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine d'Ardhuy 2015 Le Rognet et Corton Premier Cru (Ladoix)ChardonnayDomaine d'Ardhuy
6715967158FranceAroams of high-toned cherry and berry lead the nose of this wine, with secondary scents of tar, balsamic and leathery spice. Medium weight and smooth in body, the satiny tannins provide a subtle, accessible structure, framed by juicy black-cherry and -raspberry flavors. Drink now.La Lionne8812Languedoc-RoussillonPays d'OcLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzDomaine de l'Engarran 2014 La Lionne Red (Pays d'Oc)Red BlendDomaine de l'Engarran
6716067159FrancePerfumed spice aromas give this wine its toasty character. The wood aging dominates the fruit. The fruit, though, is ripe and will develop. Give this wine until 2024.Hors Classe Les Ménétrières8862BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Ferret 2015 Hors Classe Les Ménétrières (Pouilly-Fuissé)ChardonnayDomaine Ferret
6716167160FranceThis is a ripe, fruity wine from a village that also has vines in the Pouilly Fuissé appellation. Soft and rounded, it conveys apricot and melon flavors that are shot through with acidity. Drink the wine from 2018.8819BurgundyMâconRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud 2016 MâconChardonnayDomaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud
6716267161USIntensely ripe blackberry and cherry flavors burst throughout this full-bodied Cabernet Franc. It's lush and juicy on entry but anchored tightly by crisp acidity and a pretty violet undertone. Pillowy tannins cushion a gentle finish. Drink now through 2021.8822New YorkNorth Fork of Long IslandLong IslandAnna Lee C. IijimaRaphael 2015 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island)Cabernet FrancRaphael
6716367162SpainBriny citrus aromas sit side by side with notes of celery stalk and tropical fruits. This brut is simple in feel, with a mild to flat bubble bead. Dry, lightly bready flavors of white fruits and vanilla are a bit toasty on the finish.Reserva Heredad Brut8830CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachSegura Viudas NV Reserva Heredad Brut Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendSegura Viudas
6716467163USSmoke, mineral, dark berry and vanilla aromas are followed by lighter black fruit flavors in this wine. It tapers off on the finish.6 Prong Vineyard8832WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportStottle 2013 6 Prong Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills)SyrahStottle
6716567164USThis wine's aromas are quite generous, suggesting herbs, vanilla, baking spice and purple fruit. Its cranberry and cherry flavors are both tart and ripe, supported by soft tannins and a lingering café au lait note. The oak influence gets in the way of the fruit at times, but it's pleasant all the same.8828WashingtonYakima ValleyColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportStottle 2013 Merlot (Yakima Valley)MerlotStottle
6716667165USThis easy-drinking blend of 33% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah and 17% Merlot opens with blue fruit, herb and spice aromas and leads to sweet, plush fruit and barrel flavors. Lightly grainy tannins provide structure.8825WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportThe Conqueror 2014 Red (Horse Heaven Hills)Red BlendThe Conqueror
6716767166USMade from 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir, with detectable residual sugar, this wine is moderately complex in its mix of peach, cherry and citrus flavor. The acidity is simple and direct. The palate is thick and creamy.Prestige Cuvée Brut8835CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneV. Sattui 2012 Prestige Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Napa Valley)Sparkling BlendV. Sattui
6716867167ItalyThis leads with black-skinned berry, violet and eucalyptus aromas. The solid palate doles out blackberry jam, clove and black pepper notes alongside polished tannins. Enjoy through 2020.Arturo8814PiedmontBarbera d'AstiKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeVigne dei Mastri 2015 Arturo (Barbera d'Asti)BarberaVigne dei Mastri
6716967168SpainRaspberry, plum and rose-petal aromas are dusty, floral and elegant. In the mouth, this wine is fit and spry, with crisp, pulling acidity. Herbal red plum and raspberry flavors finish with spice, mint and unabsorbed oak notes.La Miranda Secastilla8815Northern SpainSomontanoMichael Schachner@wineschachViñas del Vero 2014 La Miranda Secastilla Garnacha (Somontano)GarnachaViñas del Vero
6717067169PortugalThis firm, powerful and structured wine is rich with tannins and dark fruits. Spice and wood flavors compete with the ground coffee and juicy fruitiness. A concentrated wine for the long-term, it needs to age, . Drink from 2017.Terra d'Alter9220AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerTerras de Alter 2013 Terra d'Alter Alicante Bouschet (Alentejano)Alicante BouschetTerras de Alter

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