Wine Reviews


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7374173740AustriaA rounded wine, expressing its attractive, somehow creamy texture through apple and grapefruit flavors. It is poised, certainly not heavy, great as an apéritif wine.Höhlgraben8829KamptalRoger Voss@vossrogerMalat 2008 Höhlgraben Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)Grüner VeltlinerMalat
7374273741USA good wine, although not up there with the '05. But it could improve with a few years of age. Right now, it's tannic, sharp and fresh in blackberries, cherries and rich oak, with a touch of milk chocolate.Estate Grown8856CaliforniaMount VeederNapaMeadowcroft 2006 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder)Cabernet SauvignonMeadowcroft
7374373742USSome Zins handle high alcohol well, and so it is with this lusty, delicious example from Lodi. It's soft and easy to drink, with rich flavors of berries, cherries, currants, smoky oak and spices that turn chocolaty on the finish.Epicenter Old Vine8820CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyMettler Family Vineyards 2007 Epicenter Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi)ZinfandelMettler Family Vineyards
7374473743ChileSaturated and creamy, but a little flat, dense and short on fruit. Even with its age, the palate is fairly closed and quiet, with hard tannins and modest bounce. Flavors of berry and black plum carry an herbal side note, and the finish is more tannic than smooth. Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell and Carignan.Conde de Superunda8855Curicó ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachMiguel Torres 2003 Conde de Superunda Red (Curicó Valley)Red BlendMiguel Torres
7374573744ArgentinaExtravagantly floral on the nose, with blueberry, mineral and other particular aromas. But once you hit the palate, the acidity is extreme and thus the mouthfeel is sheering. Flavors of blueberry and mulberry are tangy, while the finish is angular. Too sharp and tangy to compete with the best, including Altamira and Bella Vista, Achaval-Ferrer's other single-vineyard big boys.Finca Mirador88112Mendoza ProvinceMedranoMichael Schachner@wineschachAchaval-Ferrer 2007 Finca Mirador Malbec (Medrano)MalbecAchaval-Ferrer
7374673745AustriaA freshly perfumed wine, very flowery, structured with minerality and freshened by yellow peaches, dried apricots and tight acidity. To drink now, but could age a few more months in bottle.Riesling Sekt8833KamptalRoger Voss@vossrogerSteininger 2007 Riesling Sekt Riesling (Kamptal)RieslingSteininger
7374773746USAt 1.8% residual sugar, this estate-grown Riesling carries some definite sweetness, along with a tangy mix of lime, grapefruit and citrus peel. Leesy and textural, it puts the focus on citrus rather than floral flavors, and tails off in the finish.8815WashingtonLake ChelanColumbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Tildio 2008 Riesling (Lake Chelan)RieslingTildio
7374873747USNot your usual dark and superripe California wine, this is light in color with a brick-brown edge. It smells lightly spicy, almost like salt and pepper, and tastes dry, beefy and also a bit like raspberries and black tea. It's a great change of pace and very interesting to taste.Dalton Vineyard8928CaliforniaCalaveras CountySierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsCalavera Wines 2013 Dalton Vineyard Grenache (Calaveras County)GrenacheCalavera Wines
7374973748ChileEarthy, smoky berry and cherry aromas are distinctly leathery and lightly herbal. This feels tight and bold, with cutting acidity. Flavors of toasty oak, herbal plum and black peppercorn finish long, due to blazing residual acidity. In fact, this is a sharp rendition of Erasmo that's not likely to get any more friendly than it currently is. Drink through 2025.Erasmo8930Maule ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachCaliboro Estate 2010 Erasmo Red (Maule Valley)Bordeaux-style Red BlendCaliboro Estate
7375073749USWhiffs of white pepper and fresh young pine trees give nuance to the supple raspberry and wild red-berry fruit aromas on the nose of this bottling. It's light in body and texture once sipped, so throw a chill on it to enjoy the nice anise notes, juniper character and pomegranate backbone.Murmur Vineyard8938CaliforniaSanta Maria ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannCarucci 2013 Murmur Vineyard Grenache (Santa Maria Valley)GrenacheCarucci
7375173750USUnapologetically sweet and luxuriously fruity, this wine is like a blackberry pie in a glass. It will be just the thing to serve as dessert, or to warm up a cold evening. It's full bodied, very thick and smooth in texture, and has a lingering finish like that of a Port.Reserve Green Vineyard8925CaliforniaEl DoradoSierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsCharles B. Mitchell 2013 Reserve Green Vineyard Zinfandel (El Dorado)ZinfandelCharles B. Mitchell
7375273751FranceThis is a fresh, strawberry-flavored wine with a crisp, dry aftertaste. An attractive tangy character gives life and brilliance. Ready to drink, it is a real apéritif wine.8923ProvenceCôtes de Provence Sainte-VictoireRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Grand Boise 2014 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire)RoséChâteau Grand Boise
7375373752USThere's a lot of rust and blood aromas on the nose of this wine, with pencil lead and black slate keeping up that mineral-driven sensibility. The flavors are light and earthy, with juniper laced across a strawberry-blossom core, showing a touch of black olive and crushed sage as well.Dierberg Vineyard8944CaliforniaSanta Maria ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannDierberg 2013 Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)Pinot NoirDierberg
7375473753FranceRounded, rich and perfectly ripe pears are countered by spiced, candied lime peel. The two elements oppose each other equally and hold a poised, subtle balance, echoing long into the spicy finish.8919AlsaceAlsaceAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoDomaine Charles Baur 2013 Pinot Gris (Alsace)Pinot GrisDomaine Charles Baur
7375573754USFrom the St. Peter of Alcantara Vineyard in the Templeton Gap area, this blend of 62% Petite Sirah, 19% Grenache, 13% Syrah and 6% Zinfandel shows blueberry, boysenberry, slate minerality, uncracked peppercorns and a wild mint/woody shrub character on the nose. The palate offers dried black cherry and blueberry, tobacco, black loam, dried herbs and pencil lead.Monsignor8952CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannGuyomar 2012 Monsignor Red (Paso Robles)Red BlendGuyomar
7375673755USThis wine has a dark red color, bold, smoky, tobacco-like aromas, full body, generous blackberry and dark plum flavors, firm tannins and a dry impression overall. It seems to improve and show more depth with each sip. Drink now through 2018.8917CaliforniaNorth CoastNorth CoastJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsHess Select 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast)Cabernet SauvignonHess Select
7375773756ChileForesty berry and plum aromas turn more stalky as this breathes. Dense, chewy and a bit heavy, with rubbery tannins, this Cabernet-Carmenère blend tastes of stewed plum, spiced berry and fig. A mellow, herbal finish with mild acidity is full in body and flavor. Drink through 2018.Zardoz8925Maipo ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachIndomita 2013 Zardoz Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Maipo Valley)Cabernet Sauvignon-CarmenèreIndomita
7375873757FrancePure and friendly tart apple and sweet pear fruit are very appetizing. The palate emphasises fruity sweetness but is kept in check and balance. Residual sweetness will make this shine in certain food contexts while the backbone of bright, citric acidity provides a great counterpoint.Altenburg8918AlsaceAlsaceAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoJoseph Fritsch 2014 Altenburg Pinot Gris (Alsace)Pinot GrisJoseph Fritsch
7375973758FranceCandy floss and mandarin on the nose suggest a fun, easy wine and the palate keeps the promise. This is a soft, easy, dry Gewurztraminer with a wonderfully slick mouthfeel and some phenolic grip. It's rich but presents a tight body.8929AlsaceAlsaceAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoLeon Beyer 2013 Gewurztraminer (Alsace)GewürztraminerLeon Beyer
7376073759FranceSlender and lemony, this is a dry, zesty Riesling. Grapefruit rind forms the central theme, supported by green apple and mandarin peel, leading straight into a linear, taut finish. This is very clean and beautifully streamlined.Réserve8914AlsaceAlsaceAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoLucien Albrecht 2014 Réserve Riesling (Alsace)RieslingLucien Albrecht
7376173760USThis is a really fun dry wine with a distinctive black-pepper streak running from the aroma to the finish. It's medium bodied, on the lean side in texture, like pomegranate in terms of fruit flavors, firmly tannic and well-balanced. It should make a great pairing with steak au poivre.Red Piano8935CaliforniaMarin CountyNorth CoastJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsMcEvoy Ranch 2011 Red Piano Red (Marin County)Red BlendMcEvoy Ranch
7376273761ChilePassion fruit, lettuce, grapefruit and tropical aromas get this Sauvignon Blanc off to a nice start. Zesty, speedy and super fresh on the palate, with blazing acidity, this tastes of passion fruit, green herbs and grass, especially on a racy, slightly pithy finish.Spring Harvest8916Leyda ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachMontes 2015 Spring Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley)Sauvignon BlancMontes
7376373762USAromas of honeysuckle, honey and ripe peach are bright and enticing in this slightly sweet, smooth fruit bowl of a wine. Medium body and mild acidity make it easy to drink. The sweetness and fruitiness should pair nicely with cheeses and spicy foods.8916CaliforniaAnderson ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsNavarro 2014 Edelzwicker (Anderson Valley)EdelzwickerNavarro
7376473763ItalyAromas of toast, roasted coffee bean, stewed plum and a whiff of underbrush lead the nose. The solid palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry jam, nutmeg and black pepper alongside tightly woven tannins. Drink 2017–2022.Black Label8945VenetoAmarone della ValpolicellaKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefePasqua 2012 Black Label (Amarone della Valpolicella)Red BlendPasqua
7376573764USA classic style of barrel-fermented wine, this shows lots of buttery, oaky and vanillin aromas and flavors, with a rich texture and an almost-sweet balance. Delicious ripe pear, marzipan, butter and baking spice notes keep the taste buds busy.Altitude 24018924CaliforniaEl DoradoSierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsPerry Creek 2013 Altitude 2401 Chardonnay (El Dorado)ChardonnayPerry Creek
7376673765USAttractively dry but at the same time rich and buttery, this wine achieves a good balance of fresh acidity and full flavor. The aromas are like caramel and butter, flavors suggest spiced apples and the finish carries them through.Boon Fly's Hill8950CaliforniaLos CarnerosNapa-SonomaJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsPoseidon 2012 Boon Fly's Hill Chardonnay (Los Carneros)ChardonnayPoseidon
7376773766USThis wine is half Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It leans slightly into the green, with aromas of fresh herbs mixed with vanilla, chocolate and other barrel spices. The palate is elegant, with a soft feel to the chocolate, cherry and barrel flavors.Derivative8920WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportMarket Vineyards 2011 Derivative Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Bordeaux-style Red BlendMarket Vineyards
7376873767ChileRipe, dense blackberry aromas are lightly herbal, soft and inviting. This is full and a touch heavy in feel, with herbal cassis, blackberry, toast and spice flavors that end with oak grain, additional herbal notes and spice accents. If you want to explore the world of Carmenère, this is a good place to start.Reserva de Familia8920Rapel ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Carolina 2013 Reserva de Familia Carmenère (Rapel Valley)CarmenèreSanta Carolina
7376973768HungaryThis wine is a blend of international and indigenous Hungarian varieties, made from 60% Furmint, 17% Hárslevelu, 11% Chardonnay, 9% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscat. A bouquet of creamsicle and lychee set the stage for flavors of tropical fruits and orange zest. It is sinewy on the palate, with a surprisingly velvety finish.Cuvée 1138924TokajJeff Jenssen@worldwineguysSauska 2011 Cuvée 113 White (Tokaj)White BlendSauska
7377073769USVery light in the glass, this wine shows cola, dried strawberries, dried rose petals, sagebrush and a rustic leather element on the nose. The palate offers lots of dried herbs, from oregano to sage to marjoram, as well as Earl Grey tea, all against a light raspberry-cranberry juice frame.Estate Reserve8938CaliforniaSanta Ynez ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannRideau 2013 Estate Reserve Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley)GrenacheRideau

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