Wine Reviews


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2671526714USSix months in French oak lend a rounded feel and delicate spice to pressed apple and lemon flavors in this wine. While less forward and fruity in style than most New York Sauvignon Blanc, its richer body and slightly salty, saline palate are enticing.Migratus8827New YorkNorth Fork of Long IslandLong IslandAnna Lee C. IijimaSaltbird 2014 Migratus Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island)Sauvignon BlancSaltbird
2671626715FranceThe vines around the showpiece castle of Cléray have produced a crisp, lemon-scented wine that has a tight mineral edge to point up the ripe apple and lime fruitiness. Drink now.Château du Cléray Sur Lie8818Loire ValleyMuscadet Sèvre et MaineRoger Voss@vossrogerSauvion 2015 Château du Cléray Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine)MelonSauvion
2671726716USAromas of plum, blue fruit, cocoa and herbs lead to lead to palate-coating, textured fruit flavors supported by grainy tannins. It doesn't always seem entirely varietal but still delivers a lot of enjoyment.8817WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportSix Prong 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills)Cabernet SauvignonSix Prong
2671826717AustriaA rather neutral but fresh nose leads onto a palate where freshness, texture and alcoholic warmth unite into a punchy, fluid and substantial body. There is real alcoholic power, countered by very fresh, luminous acidity, framed by green and red apple fruit. This definitely needs food to come into its own.Muschelkalk8835ThermenregionAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoGebeshuber 2015 Muschelkalk Zierfandler (Thermenregion)ZierfandlerGebeshuber
2671926718ItalyThis opens with aromas of toast, oak, grilled herb and a hint of iris. The palate offers coffee, marinated cherry, licorice and a saline note alongside close-grained tannins that leave an astringent finish.San Giacomo8870PiedmontBaroloKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeStroppiana 2012 San Giacomo (Barolo)NebbioloStroppiana
2672026719USLight and simplistic compared to other bottlings from the winery, this is still quite tasty, with aromas of lemon curd, sliced green apple and tangerine blossom. The palate shows stone fruit, vanilla cream and lemon wedges, with a decently grippy tension.Tondre Grapefield8848CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannTantara 2014 Tondre Grapefield Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)ChardonnayTantara
2672126720USAngels is made from a majority of Merlot, the balance nearly equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Black pepper, clove and a whiff of Dr Pepper give it a spiciness that's also fruity, while a softness of texture and medium body maintain approachability.Angels' Peak8850CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneTerlato 2012 Angels' Peak Red (Napa Valley)Bordeaux-style Red BlendTerlato
2672226721SpainChunky stone-fruit aromas are ripe, mature and indicative that this Chardonnay is about to start fading. Heavy, honeyed flavors of nectarine and apple finish with a note of oxidation, mild barrel spice and just enough acidity to maintain balance. Drink now.Milmanda8865CataloniaConca de BarberàMichael Schachner@wineschachTorres 2012 Milmanda Chardonnay (Conca de Barberà)ChardonnayTorres
2670126700FranceSoft, sensuous, this is a wine that appeals straight away to the senses. The red fruits float over a soft texture of sweet tannins, leaving a juicy, succulent texture. While it is not a powerful wine, it offers all the delicious characters of Pinot Noir.Bressandes Premier Cru9080BurgundyBeauneRoger Voss@vossrogerChanson Père et Fils 2006 Bressandes Premier Cru (Beaune)Pinot NoirChanson Père et Fils
2672326722SpainRipe, saturated berry aromas are toasty and oaky, with a note of licorice. This tannic, bold Mencía lives on the dark side. Flavors of black fruits are spicy, while on the finish this is tarry and charred, with chunky weight.Adriá88Northern SpainBierzoMichael Schachner@wineschachVega Montán 2012 Adriá Mencía (Bierzo)MencíaVega Montán
2672426723SpainJammy blueberry aromas are grapy, with ample char and grit coming from background oak. This feels firm, wiry, grabby and drying. Jammy, herbal flavors of cassis and blueberry finish with big, rubbery, elastic tannins.Legado de Farro Roble8819Northern SpainBierzoMichael Schachner@wineschachVinos de Arganza 2012 Legado de Farro Roble Mencía (Bierzo)MencíaVinos de Arganza
2672526724USThe aromas bring appeal, with notes of sour cherry, herbs and spice. The palate is light bodied, tart and elegant, with a coffee-filled finish. It's a pretty expression of the variety.8825WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportWalla Walla Vintners 2013 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA))SangioveseWalla Walla Vintners
2672626725FranceDating back to the 16th century, this estate's 52-acre vineyard faces the Gironde estuary. The wine is dark, firm and concentrated. The tannins are firm, and hard edged. The acidity and the smoky character of the wine make a fine balance with its tough, young side. Drink from 2019.8814BordeauxBlaye Côtes de BordeauxRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Peyredoulle 2014 Blaye Côtes de BordeauxBordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Peyredoulle
2672726726FranceThe wine has ripe Merlot with red-berry fruit flavors and balanced tannins. It's fresh with the acidity of the year. Here it is contrasted with spice, a smooth surface texture and a ripe cherry aftertaste. This is an attractive wine to drink from 2017.8820BordeauxMontagne-Saint-ÉmilionRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau Tour Bayard 2013 Montagne-Saint-ÉmilionBordeaux-style Red BlendChâteau Tour Bayard
2672826727USBeguiling aromas of corn silk, vanilla, barrel spice and malolactic notes lead to a palate that is elegant in style. It dances lightly.Estate Bottled DuBrul Vineyard8850WashingtonYakima ValleyColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportCôte Bonneville 2013 Estate Bottled DuBrul Vineyard Chardonnay (Yakima Valley)ChardonnayCôte Bonneville
2672926728FranceSoft and fruity, this is an attractive red-fruit flavored wine. It has touches of spice over the bright acidity and red-currant fruit. The tannins are still young although not enough to subdue the spirits of the lively fruit. Drink from 2017.Quintessence88Loire ValleySaint-Nicolas-de-BourgueilRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Mabileau-Rezé 2015 Quintessence (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil)Cabernet FrancDomaine Mabileau-Rezé
2673026729FranceThis is a perfumed, refreshing wine. It has abundant apple and citrus fruits, crisp acidity and a light, bright character. The wine has some weight from the lees aging. It is ready to drink.Domaine de la Quilla Sur Lie8812Loire ValleyMuscadet Sèvre et MaineRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaines Vinet 2015 Domaine de la Quilla Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine)MelonDomaines Vinet
2670226701USMade from Pinot Noir, this is a dry, crisply elegant and full-bodied bubbly. You'll detect a sweetly ripe, mashed red cherry background to the yeast and vanilla flavors. Drink now through 2010.Brut de Noirs9028CaliforniaArroyo Grande ValleyCentral CoastLaetitia 2005 Brut de Noirs Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley)Sparkling BlendLaetitia
2670326702USMostly a blend of Merlot (30%), Syrah (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), this wine offers appealing, downright fruity aromas of red currant and raspberry jam. The lightly sweet cranberry and cherry flavors provide a lot of easy-drinking enjoyment.8810AmericaSean P. Sullivan@wawinereportOriginal House Wine 2014 Red (America)Red BlendOriginal House Wine
2670426703USBlueberry, wet tobacco, charred beef, cedar and a touch of dried herbs show on the nose of this bottling. There is tons of acidity on the palate, where dense and dark purple fruits meet with cocoa dust, incense and woody spice, culiminating in a long finish.Pear Valley Vineyard8825CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannPear Valley 2013 Pear Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)Cabernet SauvignonPear Valley
2670526704USFruity, floral and honeylike flavors give a lot of oomph to this wonderfully expressive, medium-bodied wine. It's as if honeysuckle and orange blossoms were soaked in fresh pear juice.Dry8815CaliforniaMendocino CountyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsGraziano 2014 Dry Chenin Blanc (Mendocino County)Chenin BlancGraziano
2670626705USGenerously filling and satisfying, this Bordeaux-styled blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It's medium in oak and tannin, with a toasty character underlying red cherry, currant and cassis, the ending marked by cedar and clove.Proprietary8849CaliforniaSonoma CountySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneHensteeth 2009 Proprietary Red (Sonoma County)Bordeaux-style Red BlendHensteeth
2670726706USThe nose on this semi-dry Riesling is a touch savory, brimming with green herb, pressed apple and pear aromas. The palate, however, turns fresher, floral and fruity, filling the mouth with sweet-tart grapefruit and peach flavors. Nervy acidity extends a moderately long finish.Semi-Dry8814New YorkFinger LakesFinger LakesAnna Lee C. IijimaHeron Hill 2014 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes)RieslingHeron Hill
2670826707AustriaSubtle but friendly hints of yellow plum and lemon are very appetizing on this unusual blend of Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. There is satisfying midpalate texture and a lovely fruit expression that combines tart and ripe pear with Mirabelle plum and fresh citrus. All is packaged in a light, easy-drinking, dry body. An ideal summer wine.Pannonica8811AustriaAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoHöpler 2015 Pannonica White (Austria)Austrian white blendHöpler
2670926708USSour citrus aromas meet with dried honeysuckle and tuberose scents on the nose of this bottling. The palate is peppery and zesty with lime and lemon peel, plus touches of lemograss and white pepper, traversing the greener side of the Chardonnay spectrum.8838CaliforniaMonterey CountyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannHouse Family Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay (Monterey County)ChardonnayHouse Family Vineyards
2671026709USDecadent chocolate and coconut macaroon accent sweet tannin and generous oak in this softly textured wine, made in small amounts. The finish is powerful and ripe.Limited Edition Release8855CaliforniaOakvilleNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneJoseph Cellars 2012 Limited Edition Release Merlot (Oakville)MerlotJoseph Cellars
2671126710USCandied cherries, black plums, dried sage scrub and turned earth show on the nose of this bottling, which offers more rustic flair than other Zins. Once sipped, waves of crushed oregano, marjoram and dill take over, followed by red plum and touches of baked raspberry and boysenberry fruit.Sias Cuvee8829CaliforniaCarmel ValleyCentral CoastMatt Kettmann@mattkettmannJoullian 2013 Sias Cuvee Zinfandel (Carmel Valley)ZinfandelJoullian
2671226711AustriaRich notions of ripe Comice pear and yellow apple govern nose and palate. The Pinot Gris roundness is well balanced by ripe, fresh acidity on a medium body with lots of mouthfeel. An almost weighty wine.8825BurgenlandAnne Krebiehl MW@AnneInVinoKracher 2015 Pinot Gris (Burgenland)Pinot GrisKracher
2671326712USThis wine is half Merlot with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Aromas of vanilla, dill and candied cherries are followed by ripe, succulent red and black-fruit flavors, with firm, drying tannins providing support.Legacy8822WashingtonRed MountainColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportLiberty Lake NV Legacy Red (Red Mountain)Red BlendLiberty Lake
2671426713USThe aromas are light, with notes of yellow apple and spice. The palate is rounded in feel, showing a lovely sense of texture.Naked8812WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportRyan Patrick 2014 Naked Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA))ChardonnayRyan Patrick

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