Wine Reviews


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2130121300USMade with 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, this estate-grown wine is made in small lots and offers aromas of baked bread and red fruit from the get-go. The Cabernet shows its presence, and there's a wealth of bitter, leathery tannin offset by soft, approachable oak.Heritage8750CaliforniaAlexander ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneMedlock Ames 2013 Heritage Merlot (Alexander Valley)MerlotMedlock Ames
2130221301AustraliaThis medium-bodied, silky-textured Chardonnay offers hints of pineapple and yellow plum on the nose and palate. It's clean and refreshing on the finish, just what's wanted in this easy-to-like price range. Drink now.8713South AustraliaSouth AustraliaJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzMilton Park 2014 Chardonnay (South Australia)ChardonnayMilton Park
2130321302ItalyMade with 80% Sangiovese, 10% Mammolo and 10% Canaiolo, this offers subdued aromas of red cherry, chopped mint and a hint white pepper. The breezy, easygoing palate shows crushed raspberry and orange zest underscored by lively acidity.8712TuscanyRosso di MontepulcianoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefePoggio Salvi 2014 Rosso di MontepulcianoRed BlendPoggio Salvi
2130421303USGrown along the Bay Area's Peninsula near the heart of Silicon Valley, this wine is brisk and energetic, with raspberry, pomegranate, dried ginger, sage, rose petals and lavender on the nose. Earthiness leads the slightly sour palate, with turned dirt, juniper and iron, finishing on a menthol sensation.Los Trancos Creek Vineyard8738CaliforniaSanta Clara ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannPortola Vineyards 2012 Los Trancos Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Clara Valley)Pinot NoirPortola Vineyards
2130521304ChileSmells like pineapple blended with lemon candy. Zesty in the mouth, with crisp lemon, lime, bell pepper and a touch of mineral stoniness. Long on the finish, and for a wine of this price it's delivering the max. Likable and not complicated.La Palma858Cachapoal ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachViña La Rosa 2009 La Palma Sauvignon Blanc (Cachapoal Valley)Sauvignon BlancViña La Rosa
2130621305ChileNot as dark and sticky as many wines of this variety; the nose is defined by cherry and raspberry along with barnyard and animal hide. At first the palate seems sharp and acidic, but with time it settles on fuller, more creamy cherry and raspberry along with mocha. Narrow on the finish but fresh and forward.Gran Reserva de los Andes8512Maipo ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Alicia 2007 Gran Reserva de los Andes Carmenère (Maipo Valley)CarmenèreSanta Alicia
2130721306USTons of upfront fruity flavor mark this crisp, tannic wine. It's almost sweet in jammy cherries and blackberries, with a smoked meat edge of bacon and caramelized notes from oak. Could be drier and have greater structure and complexity. Drink now with robust grilled meats.Machado Creek Vineyards8530CaliforniaCentral CoastCentral CoastFernwood 2007 Machado Creek Vineyards Petite Sirah (Central Coast)Petite SirahFernwood
2130821307USTastes a little sweet for a true brut, with sugary flavors of strawberries, raspberries and vanilla, and the finish is soft. The blend is French Colombard, Chardonnay and Sangiovese.Brut Made with Organically Grown Grapes8516CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia OtherKorbel 2008 Brut Made with Organically Grown Grapes Sparkling (California)Sparkling BlendKorbel
2130921308USHere's a good Cabernet to drink now. It's soft and gritty in tannins, with ripely forward blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, coated with sweet, smoky oak.8520CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaMagness 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)Cabernet SauvignonMagness
2131021309ItalyHere's a crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon from northern Italy with background aromas of peach, honeydew melon and white peach. The wine shows medium consistency and good staying power with a dry, crisp finish.D'Amblè8522PiedmontLangheOrlando Abrigo 2009 D'Amblè Sauvignon (Langhe)SauvignonOrlando Abrigo
2131121310ChileEarth, leather and roasted berry fruit are exactly what a wine of this base grape and price should smell like. The palate is medium in intensity, with herbal flavors, dark berry fruit notes and leather. Call it basic but comfortable, with varietal correctness.859Central ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSan Elias 2008 Carmenère (Central Valley)CarmenèreSan Elias
2131221311ChileDark in color, smoky and full of coconut and mocha aromas. However, the palate is more acidic, tight and starching than ideal. Add in peppery, herbal flavors to the black cherry, oak and high acidity and it gives off a tight, crisp personality.Castillo de Molina8512Maule ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSan Pedro 2008 Castillo de Molina Shiraz (Maule Valley)ShirazSan Pedro
2131321312ItalyThere's a milky, lactic aspect to this wine that takes a few seconds to absorb. Once you do, the nose is greeted by cherry and black spice. The mouthfeel is determined and sharp.Cannubi Riserva85PiedmontBaroloBorgogno F.lli Serio e Battista 2004 Cannubi Riserva (Barolo)NebbioloBorgogno F.lli Serio e Battista
2131421313ItalyThis is a light, compact Roero Riserva (made with Nebbiolo grapes) that shows drying tannins and sharp aromas of wild berry, citrus zest and white almond.Trinità Riserva85PiedmontRoeroMalvirà 2006 Trinità Riserva (Roero)NebbioloMalvirà
2131521314ItalyThe name Grignolino comes from the dialect word for “seeds.” The grape, on the other hand, requires special winemaking techniques in order to soften the wine's tannins due to the natural abundance of seeds. Light in color and bright with fresh fruit characteristics, this would make an ideal red aperitivo wine.8517PiedmontMonferratoQuattro Leoni 2008 Grignolino (Monferrato)GrignolinoQuattro Leoni
2131621315USHere's a good Sauvignon Blanc that will go well with a wide range of foods. Clean, crisp and a little sweet, it has pleasant pineapple, lemon, lime and vanilla flavors.8518CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaRutherford Hill 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)Sauvignon BlancRutherford Hill
2131721316ChileVanilla, wood shavings, charcoal and floral berry aromas come with a hint of minty green. The palate has a healthy but common grabbiness to it, with flavors of black cherry, cassis and herbs. Almost cloying on the finish, with candied notes and vanilla. A strange wine that doesn't fully come together.Tributo Single Vineyard8520Colchagua ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachCaliterra 2008 Tributo Single Vineyard Malbec (Colchagua Valley)MalbecCaliterra
2131821317ItalyLight in appearance with ruby highlights, this Roero delivers easy aromas of tar, cassis, rose and licorice. The wine is light, fresh and sharp with a lean, watery finish.85PiedmontRoeroCareglio 2007 RoeroNebbioloCareglio
2131921318ChileBargain hunters should like this mildly medicinal Cab because it's got raspberry and black fruit character and only minor faults, i.e. slight medicinality. Otherwise it's fruity, steady and respectable, with good body and mouthfeel.Grande857Colchagua ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachVeo 2009 Grande Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)Cabernet SauvignonVeo
2132021319USToo sweet and oaky, with sugary vanilla and pineapple jam flavors. Could be a Starbucks drink. Saved a bit by crisp acidity.8420CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaStarmont 2008 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)ChardonnayStarmont
2132121320USChardonnays from this vineyard always are powerful, but this bottling is over the top. It has ultraripe apricot and tangerine flavors, with strong acidity. Seems almost botrytised, with a honeyed intensity, although it's dry.Sleepy Hollow Vineyard8630CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastSheldon 2007 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)ChardonnaySheldon
2132221321USThe black pepper and cocoa flavors that always mark this fine vineyard show up again in this dry, tannic wine. So do the blackberries and cassis that make it so sweetly fruity. The acidity is awkward, though, and tastes like it was added to balance out a high alcohol wine.White Hawk Vineyard8636CaliforniaSanta Barbara CountyCentral CoastDeep Sea 2008 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)SyrahDeep Sea
2132321322FranceSlightly herbal in character—not surprising given that it's 70% Cabernet Franc, an unusual variety for the Gard. Those leafy notes persist from start to finish, balanced out hints of peach and raspberry. Easy to drink.Rosé de Fayel8612Rhône ValleyVin de Pays du GardJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzDomaine des Cantarelles 2010 Rosé de Fayel Rosé (Vin de Pays du Gard)RoséDomaine des Cantarelles
2132421323South AfricaWhite florals and clover add an interesting edge to this brisk Sauv Blanc, otherwise loaded with flavors of grapefruit pith and pineapple core acidity. Drink now.8615StellenboschLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzEdgebaston 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch)Sauvignon BlancEdgebaston
2132521324South AfricaPeppery notes emanate from the bouquet first, followed by more traditional notes of black plum, black currant leaf and dried fig. The mouth is loaded with more brambly fruit flavors against an easygoing structure and light tannins.8619StellenboschLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzEikendal 2008 Merlot (Stellenbosch)MerlotEikendal
2132621325ItalyThis edition of Soave Classico Runcaris offers simple aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple, stone fruit and melon. There's a drying point of minerality at the back and crisp acidity to boot.Runcaris8615VenetoSoave ClassicoFattori 2009 Runcaris (Soave Classico)GarganegaFattori
2132721326ArgentinaGiant and black, with extracted but pruney aromas that are sweet and raisiny. The palate is chunky, with raisin, fig and black plum flavors. Sweet but falls flat on the finish; has its good qualities but frankly it's an overripe wine.Oro8645Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachGauchezco 2008 Oro Malbec (Mendoza)MalbecGauchezco
2132821327ArgentinaOpens with earthy, leafy aromas that can best be described as “mature.” Throw in tobacco and baked plum, and the picture is complete. The palate is concentrated and tight, with sweet, herbal berry flavors and caramel on the finish. Rugged and herbal as a whole but with good qualities; 50% Cabernet with 40% Merlot and 10% Malbec.Calcura8620Mendoza ProvinceUco ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachAntucura 2006 Calcura Red (Uco Valley)Bordeaux-style Red BlendAntucura
2132921328USGive credit to Ballentine for sticking by this variety even when it's such a hard sell. It's a good wine, crisp and minerally, with sweet Pinot Grigio-like citrus, vanilla and spice flavors.Estate8616CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaBallentine 2010 Estate Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley)Chenin BlancBallentine
2133021329ArgentinaBlackberry and other sweet aromas lead to a soft, mildly oaky palate with sweet, ripe plum and berry flavors. There's juicy acids and reasonable amounts of toast, licorice and spice on the finish. Not sure what differentiates this from Reserve, but the Barrel Select seems better balanced.Barrel Select8614Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodega Norton 2008 Barrel Select Merlot (Mendoza)MerlotBodega Norton

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