Wine Reviews


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1452114520USPale peach in color, this wine offers pleasing aromas of watermelon and strawberry. It drinks just a hair off dry, with a light spritz that perks up the interest.8811WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportAnew 2015 Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA))RoséAnew
1452214521USConcentrated blackberries mix with lush and inviting purple flowers and baking-spice notes on the nose of this appellation blend. It's juicy on the palate with minty blackberry and licorice-laced olallieberry flavors, making for easy drinking.8838CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannAnglim 2013 Syrah (Paso Robles)SyrahAnglim
1452314522ChileDark-fruit aromas are fairly oaky, and thus there's a hint of cinnamon to the nose. Fresh, angular and raw on the palate, this tastes of herbal plum and spice, with a touch of green olive. On the back side, olive and mint flavors accent plum and berry leftovers.Trisquel8819Colchagua ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachAresti 2014 Trisquel Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)Cabernet SauvignonAresti
1452414523FranceMainly Pinot Noir with a touch of Gamay, this is a crisp red-currant flavored wine. It comes from northern Burgundy giving a cool character to this fruity wine. The acidity and the orange zest at the end are really refreshing.Rosé Brut8825BurgundyCrémant de BourgogneRoger Voss@vossrogerBailly-Lapierre NV Rosé Brut (Crémant de Bourgogne)Sparkling BlendBailly-Lapierre
1452514524USNot too heavy or too rich, this medium-bodied wine has mellow spice and fruit flavors, good balance and a gentle texture. It will be perfect when you don't want to drink a blockbuster.A Mean8816CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsTwo Horns 2012 A Mean Red (California)Red BlendTwo Horns
1452614525BulgariaPale straw in the glass, this wine has aromas of lemon grass and grapefruit pith that pave the way for delightful flavors of Honey Crisp apples and red grapefruit juice.Veni Vidi Vici889Thracian ValleyJeff Jenssen@worldwineguysVini 2015 Veni Vidi Vici Pinot Grigio (Thracian Valley)Pinot GrigioVini
1452714526USAromas of apple and pear are followed by dry, medium-bodied fruit flavors, dipping a bit in the middle before coming back together.Dry White Wine8816WashingtonYakima ValleyColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportWind Rose 2015 Dry White Wine Pinot Grigio (Yakima Valley)Pinot GrigioWind Rose
1452814527GermanyMenthol and savory herbs juxtapose rich black cherry and berry flavors in this off-dry Dornfelder. It's simple in style but enjoyable now for its juicy, fresh black fruit character.8512RheinhessenAnna Lee C. IijimaLeonard Kreusch 2013 Dornfelder (Rheinhessen)DornfelderLeonard Kreusch
1452914528FranceHoneyed and caramel aromas are followed on the palate by a ripe, rich creamy texture. Yellow fruits are further smoothed by buttery flavors. This is a rounded wine, ready to drink.8518BurgundyMâcon-VillagesRoger Voss@vossrogerLouis Max 2013 Mâcon-VillagesChardonnayLouis Max
1453014529ArgentinaScratchy aromas of raspberry and licorice gumdrop precede a grabby, sticky palate with raw tannins. Plum and berry flavors are standard for Malbec, while the finish shows a mild baked character.Made With Organically Grown Grapes8511Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachÖko 2013 Made With Organically Grown Grapes Malbec (Mendoza)MalbecÖko
1453114530USRich fruit and cream flavors and a smooth, almost sweet impression in the mouth add up to a palate-pleasing taste. This smells like lime, honeydew and cream, feels rounded on the palate, tastes like poached pears and has a soft finish.8519CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsOne Hope 2013 Chardonnay (California)ChardonnayOne Hope
1453214531PortugalThis wine is soft and fruity, although without great structure or sense of purpose. The finish is attractive and bright. Drink now.Vila Santa Loios Branco849AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerJ. Portugal Ramos 2014 Vila Santa Loios Branco White (Alentejano)Portuguese WhiteJ. Portugal Ramos
1453314532PortugalThe wine is soft, fruity and only light in texture. So although there are tannins, they are surrounded by superripe fruit. There is a touch of pepper from the alcohol that gives a burning sensation. Drink now.Monte Mayor Reserva8414AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerAdega Mayor 2013 Monte Mayor Reserva Red (Alentejano)Portuguese RedAdega Mayor
1453414533PortugalA crisp and grassy wine, this is fresh and full of green fruit notes. It is ready to drink now, with grapefruit, gooseberry and crisp apple flavors.Lab Branco84LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerCasa Santos Lima 2014 Lab Branco White (Lisboa)Portuguese WhiteCasa Santos Lima
1453514534FranceThis fresh, soft and simple wine has attractive acidity. Fruity and aromatic, it is totally ready to drink.Coeur de Charmes8425BurgundyMâcon-LugnyRoger Voss@vossrogerCave de Lugny 2013 Coeur de Charmes (Mâcon-Lugny)ChardonnayCave de Lugny
1453614535FranceToast and a yeast character gives an edge of bitterness to the fruit. There are hints of smooth melon and acidity, although the lightly burnt character masks the fruitiness.8425BurgundyViré-ClesséRoger Voss@vossrogerChanson Père et Fils 2013 Viré-ClesséChardonnayChanson Père et Fils
1453714536USThere's not a lot of action on the nose of this wine, which instead shows red cherry, slate and a tiny pinch of allspice. There's turned earth, red berries and a juniper-powered herbal twist on the palate.8417CaliforniaEdna ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannCompilation 2012 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)Pinot NoirCompilation
1453814537USThis lightly spritzy, sweet wine has the sort of orange flavor that recalls baby aspirin. There's an impression of artificality; the fruit does not come through with much freshness.Fizzé Early8413OregonOregonOregon OtherPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Cuckoo's Nest 2014 Fizzé Early Muscat (Oregon)MuscatCuckoo's Nest
1453914538FranceCrisp and light, this is a bright wine with attractive acidity and fresh fruitiness. It's not a wine for the long-term, with its simple caramel and spice flavors. Drink now.Château de Chaintré8430BurgundyPouilly-FuisséRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Paquet et Fils 2013 Château de Chaintré (Pouilly-Fuissé)ChardonnayDomaine Paquet et Fils
1454014539USAromas of red currant with a dusting of green peppercorn and menthol show moderate concentration on the nose. Medium bodied, with grippy tannins, the palate brings tart red cherries into the mix.8435VirginiaVirginiaAlexander PeartreeDoukénie 2012 Cabernet Franc (Virginia)Cabernet FrancDoukénie
1454114540ArgentinaAromas of powdered bubble gum, plum and chlorine aren't great, nor is the clamping, gritty feeling palate. With flavors of tart citrus and not much more, this is a limited but decent South American rosé.Premium Rosé of8417Mendoza ProvinceLuján de CuyoMichael Schachner@wineschachPiattelli 2014 Premium Rosé of Malbec (Luján de Cuyo)MalbecPiattelli
1454214541USOak notes are pervasive on the nose of this Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat blend, with roasted coffee, cinnamon toast and party shell aromas leading the way. The medium-bodied palate offers a bit more in the way of fruit, with dark cherry and cranberry flavors that lead to a green-herb finish.Tranquility8440VirginiaMiddleburgAlexander PeartreeTarara 2012 Tranquility Red (Middleburg)Red BlendTarara
1454314542PortugalThere is a sunrise pink color to this soft, rounded wine. Made from Palmela's local Castelão grape, it is fruity, tinged by caramel and a fresh, crisp citrusy aftertaste. Drink now.Pegos Claros8413PalmelaRoger Voss@vossrogerWines & Winemakers 2014 Pegos Claros Castelão (Palmela)CastelãoWines & Winemakers
1454414543USThe grapes for this old-vine wine come from various appellations within Sonoma, including Dry Creek and Sonoma Valley. The Zin is blended with mixed blacks and Mourvèdre, which combine for a sweet, thick and jammy experience of cherry-raspberry molasses. A spicy hit of pepper peaks on the finish.Old Vines Reserve8423CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneZinPhomaniac 2012 Old Vines Reserve Zinfandel (Sonoma County)ZinfandelZinPhomaniac
1454514544PortugalSoft and ripe, this is a refreshing wine that has a dash of Moscatel in the blend to give a perfumed character. It is light in texture, very fruity and ready to drink.Dona Helena Branco8411Península de SetúbalRoger Voss@vossrogerCooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes 2014 Dona Helena Branco White (Península de Setúbal)Portuguese WhiteCooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes
1454614545PortugalThis is a soft, fruity and lightly crisp wine. It has citrus and warm yellow-fruit flavors and tangy orange peel acidity. Drink this fresh and light wine now.Chaminé8412AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerCortes de Cima 2014 Chaminé White (Alentejano)Portuguese WhiteCortes de Cima
1454714546PortugalThis is a light, soft and creamy wine, with an apricot aroma and flavor, fresh acidity and an attractive fruity aftertaste. It is crisp in green apple and grapefruit notes on the finish.Palestra Branco84DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerDão Sul 2013 Palestra Branco White (Douro)Portuguese WhiteDão Sul
1454814547PortugalSoft, with a light texture and approachable acidity, this is a bright wine that has plenty of apricot and pear flavors. The wine is fresh and ready to drink, with an orange zest finish.Portada Winemaker's Selection Branco848LisboaRoger Voss@vossrogerDFJ Vinhos 2014 Portada Winemaker's Selection Branco White (Lisboa)Portuguese WhiteDFJ Vinhos
1454914548FranceMade from 50% Syrah and 50% Mourvèdre, this rosé offers direct notes of red cherry, currant and raspberry on the nose and mouth. Hints of savory herbs and underbrush add depth to the palate, finishing short and slightly bitter. Drink up.Le Canon du Marechal8415Languedoc-RoussillonCôtes CatalanesLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzDomaine Cazes 2014 Le Canon du Marechal Rosé (Côtes Catalanes)RoséDomaine Cazes
1455014549FranceLight and bright, this fruity wine has a more bitter element that gives a sharper character that will hopefully round out. At the back, plenty of acidity leaves a crisp aftertaste.8425BurgundyMâcon-VillagesRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Saumaize-Michelin 2013 Mâcon-VillagesChardonnayDomaine Saumaize-Michelin

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