Wine Reviews


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2421124210USExuberant raspberry and cherry notes scent this dusty pink rosé. While brisk and dry on the palate, it's juicy and mouth-quenching with ripe white peach and red berry flavors. It finishes minerally with lingering salinity.Dry9019New YorkNorth Fork of Long IslandLong IslandAnna Lee C. IijimaPaumanok 2013 Dry Rosé (North Fork of Long Island)RoséPaumanok
2421224211USSourced from mature plantings in cool sites, this exemplary Riesling is technically off dry, but retains its apple-fresh snap and tang. The sweet/tart fruit flavors include abundant peaches, nectarines and apples, and the mouthfeel is ripe and full, the finish lingering.9015WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Seven Hills 2012 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))RieslingSeven Hills
2421324212New ZealandFruit from Martinborough and Hawkes Bay features in this value-priced wine. Despite ample weight and fleshy texture, it manages to finish dry and elegant, with shadings of fig, white grapefruit, fennel and pineapple.9015East CoastJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzTablelands 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (East Coast)Sauvignon BlancTablelands
2421424213USTamarack's Firehouse Red incorporates 12 different grapes in the blend, though most are in tiny percentages. Nonetheless the wine is focused and deep, with luscious boysenberry, licorice and dark chocolate flavors wrapping together in a complex and textural whole.Firehouse9018WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Tamarack Cellars 2012 Firehouse Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Red BlendTamarack Cellars
2421524214New ZealandThis medium-bodied wine shows a remarkable evolution on the palate, where it accelerates through tight, reined-in notions of gun flint and vague leafiness to pinwheels of pink grapefruit and tomato leaf by the long finish.Single Vineyard9018MarlboroughJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzTen Sisters 2013 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)Sauvignon BlancTen Sisters
2421624215CroatiaFrom the village of Sisan in southern Istria, this wine has enticing notes of lemon blossom, Mediterranean herbs and white peach in its bouquet. In the mouth crisp acidity accompanies flavors of lemon curd and Granny Smith apple. A clean finish invites you in for another sip.Ponente Malvazija9021IstriaJeff Jenssen@worldwineguysTrapan 2012 Ponente Malvazija Malvasia (Istria)MalvasiaTrapan
2421724216ItalyThis blend of Nasco and Vermentino from Sardinia leads with heady floral aromas of honeysuckle and spring flowers. The palate delivers rich white peach, melon and tangerine peel. Crisp, refreshing acidity reins in the lush flavors, lending a polished feel.Iselis9020Sicily & SardiniaIsola dei NuraghiKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeArgiolas 2012 Iselis White (Isola dei Nuraghi)White BlendArgiolas
2421824217South AfricaA blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sémillon, this leads with bright aromas of fresh red apple, peach, tangerine and beeswax. Round and lush, the palate feels opulent and attractive, but with ample acidity to balance. Notes of ripe quince, baking spice and toast linger on the finish.Cyclus9035PaarlLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzAvondale 2011 Cyclus White (Paarl)White BlendAvondale
2421924218USNotes of apple blossoms and lilacs lend a floral exuberance to this semi-sweet wine. It's fresh and invigorating on the palate with crisp pear and white peach flavors accented with herbs and sprightly acidity.Gibson Vineyard9022New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaBellangelo 2012 Gibson Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes)RieslingBellangelo
2422024219USBetz Family's Merlot-based blend offers sleek plum and cassis fruit, with a tart, sappy, yet penetrating presence. Despite some years in bottle, the acids seem to out-run the fruit, though that may bode well for cellaring.Clos de Betz9055WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Betz Family 2010 Clos de Betz Red (Columbia Valley (WA))Bordeaux-style Red BlendBetz Family
2422124220USFresh and fragrant like a thicket of raspberries on a summer day, this is a luxuriously fruity, yet impeccably balanced Pinot Noir. The palate is deeply concentrated with cassis and red berry flavors, along with streaks of cranberry acidity and granite that lend elegance and style. Layers of soft, finely grained tannins characterize the long finish.Unfined & Unfiltered9030New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaBloomer Creek 2010 Unfined & Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes)Pinot NoirBloomer Creek
2422224221USNotes of fresh herbs and melon rind lend a verdant tone to this semi-sweet, late-harvest wine. The palate is crisp with tart green apple and peach flavors, but imbued with touches of exotic orange spice and honey that linger mysteriously on the finish.Tanzen Dame Morehouse Road Vineyard 1st Harvest9022New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaBloomer Creek 2012 Tanzen Dame Morehouse Road Vineyard 1st Harvest Riesling (Finger Lakes)RieslingBloomer Creek
2422324222USGreen herb and crisp apple notes lend a refreshing kick to pretty white floral and honeydew flavors in this brisk, intensely concentrated wine. It's semi-dry in style with a delicate, honeyed sweetness that lingers.Single Clone No. 110 Semi-Dry9020New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaBoundary Breaks 2012 Single Clone No. 110 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes)RieslingBoundary Breaks
2422424223USSoft and sensual in the mouth, this offers rich, complex layers of cherries, red plums, mocha and cedar. So gentle and luscious, you can drink it now, despite the tannins.InSpire ROMAnce9065CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaBoyanci 2011 InSpire ROMAnce Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley)Cabernet FrancBoyanci
2422524224USThis is one tight young Pinot Noir. You take the first sip, and the acidity hits you, then the tannins, and finally the fruit, which is ripe and vast in raspberries and strawberries. Oak adds smoky caramel to this parfait. Give it until 2018 or 2019, when it should hit its peak.Gap's Crown Vineyard9055CaliforniaSonoma CoastSonomaBruliam 2012 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)Pinot NoirBruliam
2422624225USSourced from old vines at the Tapteil vineyard, this somewhat austere, Cabernet-dominated blend offers a mix of tart raspberry, gun metal and grippy tannins.Tapteil9045WashingtonRed MountainColumbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Cadence 2010 Tapteil Red (Red Mountain)Bordeaux-style Red BlendCadence
2422724226SpainRobust black-fruit aromas of berry and cassis come with a mild animal note and leathery scents. This is jammy and a bit loud in terms of mouthfeel, while flavors of raisin, berry and chocolate finish meaty and loamy. Drink through 2017.9040Northern SpainToroMichael Schachner@wineschachCampo Alegre 2011 ToroTinta de ToroCampo Alegre
2422824227New ZealandFor the price, this is remarkably concentrated, with ample weight and intense flavors. It's more subdued on the nose, offering just hints of stuck flint and grapefruit, but the citrusy flavors surge forward, culminating in a long, grapefruity finish.9014Wairau ValleyJoe Czerwinski@JoeCzWither Hills 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Wairau Valley)Sauvignon BlancWither Hills
2422924228USPrincipally Cabernet Sauvignon, this blends in small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Broad fruit flavors range from strawberry into red plum, with some stemmy earth leading into stiff tannins. The astringent, earthy character is well-managed and balanced against the pretty fruit.9030WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Januik 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))Cabernet SauvignonJanuik
2423024229South AfricaA blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot, this boasts bright aromas of rich red cherry, currant, tobacco and char. Medium weight and well-balanced, with structured tannins and ample acidity. Spicy, black pepper and toasted oak flavors fuel the finish.Cobblers Hill9050StellenboschLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzJardin 2009 Cobblers Hill Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Stellenbosch)Cabernet Sauvignon-MerlotJardin
2423124230SpainAs is normal for Embruix, the nose is generous and jammy, with extracted flavors of grapy black fruits and earth. The palate is smooth and jammy, with easy tannins and ripe flavors of plum and cassis. The finish is loamy, plump and soft. Drink through 2017.Embruix9025CataloniaPrioratMichael Schachner@wineschachVall Llach 2011 Embruix Red (Priorat)Red BlendVall Llach
2423224231FranceAlong with weight and richness, this wine also has a lively fresh, red fruit character. Caramel and ripe berries are shot through with acidity to give a warm, yet bright wine.Rosé de Léoube9030ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Léoube 2013 Rosé de Léoube Rosé (Côtes de Provence)RoséChâteau Léoube
2423324232FranceObviously a wine to drink on February 14, this is brightly fruity and crisp while showing some good dense flavors. Red fruits push through the citrus and grapefruit acidity to give a full-bodied, ripe wine.9025ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau les Valentines 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Provence)RoséChâteau les Valentines
2423424233USA beautiful wine, it shows exquisite control at balancing green, minty notes with richer flavors of apricots, Meyer lemons, vanilla and toast. The finish is dry and tart.Le Petit Coquerel9020CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaCoquerel Family Wine Estates 2012 Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)Sauvignon BlancCoquerel Family Wine Estates
2423524234ItalySergio Rosé is a cheerful sparkling wine (made from Raboso and Lagrein) that is redolent of raspberry and forest berry with interesting shadings of licorice and mint. The wine is slightly sweet and simple in the mouth.Sergio Rosé8520VenetoVenetoMionetto NV Sergio Rosé Sparkling (Veneto)Sparkling BlendMionetto
2423624235USIt's 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Merlot, all from the estate vineyards. Some plum and cherry fruit starts it up, moves quickly into a light finish, and leaves an impression of some green tannins as it fades.Claret8526OregonRogue ValleySouthern OregonPaul Gregutt@paulgwine RoxyAnn 2006 Claret Red (Rogue Valley)Red BlendRoxyAnn
2423724236ChileSlightly leafy and milky, but with tobacco, licorice and pepper notes accenting primary aromas of red fruit. The palate is medium in weight and intensity, while flavors of rhubarb and cherry settle on herbal plum.Reserva8510Rapel ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Carolina 2007 Reserva Carmenère (Rapel Valley)CarmenèreSanta Carolina
2423824237ChileA controlled mix of rubber, berry, olive and leather gives this bargain hunter's wine a legitimate bouquet. The palate is herbal but also full of red fruits like currants, raspberry and plum, while the finish is mostly clean and sound. A solid wine for the price.120859Rapel ValleyMichael Schachner@wineschachSanta Rita 2007 120 Merlot (Rapel Valley)MerlotSanta Rita
2423924238ItalyFresh and fruity, this ruby-colored Lambrusco delivers thick red foam and aromas of forest berry and blueberry. The wine has good structure and some tannins that would work well with chocolate cake.Vigneto Enrico Cialdini8517Central ItalyLambrusco Grasparossa di CastelvetroCleto Chiarli 2006 Vigneto Enrico Cialdini (Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro)LambruscoCleto Chiarli
2424024239ItalyHere's a Brut Prosecco with piquant notes of wild flower, white peppercorn and drying minerals. You'll get a distant touch of chopped mint or peppermint in the background for added dimension, whereas the mouthfeel is tonic and sharp.Brut8516VenetoProsecco del VenetoCollalbrigo NV Brut (Prosecco del Veneto)ProseccoCollalbrigo

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