Wine Reviews


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106261106260FranceThis is a fresh wine that has been aged in tanks, retaining its bright red fruits and lively acidity. It is still young although it will develop quickly to give a soft fruit-driven wine.8611BordeauxBordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Roc de Ségur 2015 BordeauxBordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Roc de Ségur
106262106261FranceThe organic wine has tight tannins and acidity. The structure is balanced by red-currant fruit flavors. The wine is vinified under the direction of Michel Rolland and one of several family wineries under Bacchus Investments. Drink from 2018.8615BordeauxCadillac Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Suau 2014 Cadillac Côtes de BordeauxBordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Suau
106263106262USSome might say this is old-school Oregon Pinot, with an emphasis on herbal acidic flavors and thin tart fruits. Despite aggressive aeration, the wine refuses to open up, and the impression of barely ripe fruit and chalky acids lingers.Ridgecrest Vineyards Reserve8680OregonRibbon RidgeWillamette ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Chehalem 2013 Ridgecrest Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge)Pinot NoirChehalem
106264106263USThis wine has a generosity of tannin that can be distracting, as the rest of its boldness seeks to make room for flavors of tart cherry, leather and hint of almond extract. Medium bodied, it veers into ripe characteristics that can come off as heat, particularly on the finish.Lake Shore8626CaliforniaCarnerosNapa-SonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneCity Winery Chicago 2013 Lake Shore Pinot Noir (Carneros)Pinot NoirCity Winery Chicago
106265106264SpainGritty, wild aromas of leafy, herbal citrus fruits and compost lead to a foamy palate with solid acidity. Gritty, spicy citrus flavors are slightly bitter, and the wine falls off on the finish.Cava Brut Rosé8613CataloniaCavaMichael Schachner@wineschachConde de Subirats NV Cava Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava)Sparkling BlendConde de Subirats
106266106265SpainEarthy, gritty, animal aromas are a bit raw as they blend with currant and red-plum scents. This wine lacks depth on the palate and flavors of tomato, red plum, herbs and oak finish choppy, drawing and tannic.Alta Río Crianza8624Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachConsejo de la Alta 2013 Alta Río Crianza (Rioja)TempranilloConsejo de la Alta
106267106266ItalyAromas of bread crust, dried chamomile and mature orchard fruit come together on this. The palate offers ripe yellow-apple skin, vanilla and toasted oak alongside a vigorous perlage. The somewhat brief finish closes on a note of bitter almond.Satén8635LombardyFranciacortaKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeContadi Castaldi 2011 Satén Chardonnay (Franciacorta)ChardonnayContadi Castaldi
106268106267USBramble, wet slate, nori, red spice and a smoky, iodine-like element show on the nose of this bottling. The palate offers dried red fruit and a gamy quality, dashed with oregano, marjoram and a cigar-like spice.8618CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannEOS 2014 Zinfandel (Paso Robles)ZinfandelEOS
106269106268USFresh, tangy and medium bodied, this wine has crisp apple and peach flavors and a mouthcleansing texture.Batch No 018618CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsFount NV Batch No 01 Rosé (California)RoséFount
106270106269PortugalA fruity wine with a stalky red-fruit character. It has firm layers of toast and spice that are dominant at this stage and need to calm down. When they do, it will be a wine that is full of bright fruit and final acidity.Quinta de S. Francisco8613ObidosRoger Voss@vossrogerSanguinhal 2013 Quinta de S. Francisco Red (Obidos)Portuguese RedSanguinhal
106271106270FranceThis wine is ripe and potentially rich, but is firm at this stage. With its dark tannins and dense structure, it will age well. Drink from 2019.Château Crusquet Sabourin8620BordeauxBlaye Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerVignobles Carreau Selection 2014 Château Crusquet Sabourin (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux)Bordeaux-style Red BlendVignobles Carreau Selection
106272106271USA cranberry-cherry flavor permeates this light-bodied, crisp and fruity wine. The aromas are as bright as the flavors, and it's also lively in texture.8613CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellars786 Wines 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)Cabernet Sauvignon786 Wines
106273106272SpainSnappy aromas are suggestive of wild green herbs. A juicy, high-acid palate tastes a bit green like the nose suggests, with white-pepper notes. Green salad-like notes are maintained across the finish.Palma Real8613Northern SpainRuedaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodegas Cerrosol 2015 Palma Real Verdejo (Rueda)VerdejoBodegas Cerrosol
106274106273SpainForced oak is the lead aroma on this clampy, tannic Rioja from a marginal vintage. Pasty oak covers up dried plum and currant flavors. A raw, rubbery, scouring finish tastes dry and woody.Crianza8618Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodegas Ondalan 2013 Crianza (Rioja)Tempranillo BlendBodegas Ondalan
106275106274USSoft and simply rendered, this blends 50% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, all organically farmed in St. Helena. Cherry, plum and vanilla stand out amidst a medium-bodied undercurrent of milk chocolate.Estate8650CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneCasa Nuestra 2011 Estate Meritage (Napa Valley)MeritageCasa Nuestra
106276106275ItalyFresh and easy drinking, this light-bodied fragrant red has aromas wild red berry, blue flower and a whiff of baking spice. The brisk simple palate offers tart cherry, orange peel and clove. Bracing acidity dominates the finish.8615PiedmontColline NovaresiKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeIoppa 2013 Nebbiolo (Colline Novaresi)NebbioloIoppa
106277106276USThis medium-bodied wine has a vivid smoky aroma that gives way to fresh strawberry and raspberry notes on the palate. It feels juicy, slightly tart and light.8612CaliforniaLodiCentral ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsIronstone 2014 Merlot (Lodi)MerlotIronstone
106278106277FranceThis soft wine has strong red-berry flavors and a ripe, lightly tannic texture from the 100% Pinot Noir. It is fruity and ready to drink.Brut Rosé8656ChampagneChampagneRoger Voss@vossrogerJean Laurent NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Champagne)Pinot NoirJean Laurent
106279106278PortugalGenerous and ripe, this is a wine that is finely balanced and very ready to drink. Ripe tannins, soft texture and final acidity make for an easy-drinking wine.Portada Winemakers Selecton869LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerDFJ Vinhos 2014 Portada Winemakers Selecton Red (Lisboa)Portuguese RedDFJ Vinhos
106280106279PortugalA light, bright wine that has a touch of toast and lively yellow fruits. With a touch of pepper and perfume, the wine is fragrant and ready to drink.Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada Branco868DãoRoger Voss@vossrogerGlobal Wines 2015 Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada Branco White (Dão)Portuguese WhiteGlobal Wines
106281106280FranceThis is a crisp and herbal wine that is both fruity and finely textured. With layers of acidity and green fruit flavors, it is bright, fresh and ready to drink.8619BordeauxBlaye Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Barbé 2015 Blaye Côtes de BordeauxBordeaux-style White BlendChâteau Barbé
106282106281FranceThis is a dry wine, firm with tense tannins and structured. It needs time to bring out the ripe fruits that are there. Big and concentrated, this wine inaugurated a new gravity-fed winery. Wait until 2019 to drink.Belvedere de Château Bourron86BordeauxCastillon Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Bourron 2014 Belvedere de Château Bourron (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux)Bordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Bourron
106283106282FranceThe wine is full of juicy acidity along with some attractive spice and light wood flavors. It is still developing and the fruit is too young, so give it until 2018.Costes du Château Feret Lambert8615BordeauxBordeaux SupérieurRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Feret Lambert 2014 Costes du Château Feret Lambert (Bordeaux Supérieur)Bordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Feret Lambert
106284106283FranceThis is a structured wine from 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon that has plenty of fruit. With some firm tannins as well as concentrated blackberry fruit, it is going to be a fine wine. It was created under the direction of consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt's team. Start drinking from 2019.Cuvée Viva8620BordeauxBlaye Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Gigault 2014 Cuvée Viva (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux)Bordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Gigault
106285106284FranceThe wine is structured with concentrated tannins and dense fruit. It has spice, wood-aging flavors and a firm aftertaste. That means the wine needs time, so wait until 2019.8625BordeauxBlaye Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Haut Peyrefaure 2014 Blaye Côtes de BordeauxBordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Haut Peyrefaure
106286106285FranceThis is a lively crisp wine with a creamy texture and a perfumed character. It is ripe and full with just enough acidity to give freshness.8611BordeauxEntre-Deux-MersRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Jeanguillon 2015 Entre-Deux-MersBordeaux-style White BlendChâteau Jeanguillon
106287106286ChileCassis, olive and a hint of nail polish make for a solid, Chilean-style nose. The palate has a firm, juicy feel and nice flavors of raspberry and plum followed by secondary notes of woodspice and vanilla. Peppery and a little resiny on the finish.Gran Reserva de Los Andes8715Maipo ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Alicia 2008 Gran Reserva de Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)Cabernet SauvignonSanta Alicia
106288106287GreeceAnise, black cherry and allspice aromas give this Cabernet/Agiorgitiko blend a sultry start. On the palate, flavors of smoke, cedar, cherry and spice are integrated and smooth. A wine with panache and indigenous character.Megas Oenos87PeloponneseSusan Kostrzewa@suskostrzewaSkouras 2007 Megas Oenos Red (Peloponnese)Red BlendSkouras
106289106288GreeceThis Viognier is a combination of peach and honeyed spice on the nose and palate. Refreshing but with a round, fragrant curve, the wine has a velvety texture and finishes with a spin of peach and tropical fruit.Cuvée Larsinos8720PeloponneseSusan Kostrzewa@suskostrzewaSkouras 2009 Cuvée Larsinos Viognier (Peloponnese)ViognierSkouras
106290106289ItalyThis pomegranate-pink Cerasuolo from central Italy opens with spicy aromas of chopped herb, cassis and raspberry and ends with cooling acidity on the close. The mouthfeel shows balanced density and smoothness.87Central ItalyCerasuolo d'AbruzzoTalamonti 2010 Cerasuolo d'AbruzzoRoséTalamonti

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