Wine Reviews


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4653146530ArgentinaThis blend of Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is oaky and minty up front, with pencil lead and exotic blueberry aromas. In the mouth, this has a fast pulse, while flavors of Middle Eastern spices, cassis and blueberry finish briny but short.Colosal8715Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachDon Miguel Gascón 2011 Colosal Red (Mendoza)Red BlendDon Miguel Gascón
4653246531USA delightful wine, softly round and mellow, with flavors of apricots, peaches, limes, honey and minerals that are accented with just-in-time acidity.La Cruz Vineyard8730CaliforniaSonoma CoastSonomaKeller Estate 2011 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Gris (Sonoma Coast)Pinot GrisKeller Estate
4653346532ItalyThis Amarone opens with slightly rustic but not unpleasant aromas of earth and farmland that burn off to reveal dark fruit and spice notes. The palate shows ripe black cherry, plum and raisin flavors, spiced with a black pepper accent.Podere Le Marognole8745VenetoAmarone della Valpolicella ClassicoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeLe Bertarole 2009 Podere Le Marognole (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico)Red BlendLe Bertarole
4653446533ItalyThis is dark and brooding, with fragrances of blackberry, raisin and exotic spice. The palate delivers a ripe black-cherry flavor, with well-integrated notes of toast and espresso. Pair this with savory risotto dishes.Campolieti8717VenetoValpolicella Classico Superiore RipassoKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeLuigi Righetti 2011 Campolieti (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso)Red BlendLuigi Righetti
4653546534ItalyThis shows notes of prune and chocolate, but not much complexity or finesse. It has delicious fruit and an approachable palate, but it's a bit one dimensional.8780VenetoAmarone della ValpolicellaKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeMonte Tondo 2009 Amarone della ValpolicellaRed BlendMonte Tondo
4653646535USThis is a very good, everyday bubbly. It's dryish and crisp, with honey, orange, strawberry and leesy flavors. The mouthfeel is a little rough. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier.Brut Prestige8722CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaMumm Napa NV Brut Prestige Sparkling (Napa Valley)Sparkling BlendMumm Napa
4653746536USHere's a full-bodied blush sparkling wine that's rich with raspberries, strawberries, limes, toast and yeast. Mainly Pinot Noir, with 20% Chardonnay, it has a pale orange-pink color, and finishes slightly sweet.Brut Rosé8724CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaMumm Napa NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Napa Valley)Sparkling BlendMumm Napa
4653846537USTwo thirds Chardonnay, and one third a Viognier/Roussanne blend, this young wine has a definitely spritzy mouthfeel and a yeasty finish. The fruit flavors are fresh and lively, suggesting lemon and pineapple, with finishing hints of honeycomb.Mélange Blanc8723WashingtonColumbia Valley (WA)Columbia ValleyPaul Gregutt@paulgwine Patterson 2012 Mélange Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA))White BlendPatterson
4653946538USThis is a good wine for enjoying now with Mexican food or a barbecue. It's dry and briary, with black pepper-accented cola, blackberry and, currant flavors.Mother Clone8716CaliforniaDry Creek ValleySonomaPedroncelli 2011 Mother Clone Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)ZinfandelPedroncelli
4654046539USWith some Pinot Blanc blended in for richness, this wine has a honeyed edge to the lemon, pineapple and pear fruit flavors. It's crisp with Monterey acidity.8714CaliforniaMontereyCentral CoastPinot Patch 2012 Pinot Grigio (Monterey)Pinot GrigioPinot Patch
4654146540US100% Malbec, it's redolent with dark plums, wild blueberries and peppery spices. The soft, silky flavors are light but have good concentration with the oak (80% American) seeming quite dialed back.8720WashingtonRattlesnake HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportRoza Ridge 2010 Malbec (Rattlesnake Hills)MalbecRoza Ridge
4654246541ItalyHere's a golden-colored wine, with floral and fruit aromas of Spanish broom, peach blossom and whiffs of apricot. The palate offers ripe white peach and lemon zest flavors, with a hint of mineral supported by crisp acidity. The finish is dry and clean.8730LombardyLuganaKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeSansonina 2012 LuganaTurbianaSansonina
4654346542USThough aged in just 40% new French oak, the barrel notes of mocha and roasted coffee bean take up much of the stage with dark fruit and herbs fighting for attention. The flavors are ripe and lush but seem a bit clipped.Zephyr Ridge Estate Bottled8735WashingtonHorse Heaven HillsColumbia ValleySean P. Sullivan@wawinereportSwiftwater Cellars 2010 Zephyr Ridge Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills)Cabernet SauvignonSwiftwater Cellars
4654446543USButtered toast, vanilla cream, honey and jammy pineapple, lime and mango flavors give this Chardonnay incredible richness. Monterey acidity balances the palate briskly. Not particularly subtle, but a big, enjoyable wine.Estate Block K18738CaliforniaSanta Lucia HighlandsCentral CoastMcIntyre Vineyards 2011 Estate Block K1 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)ChardonnayMcIntyre Vineyards
4654546544USThis is the winery's best Nebula in years. While it's still a little on the soft, sweet side, the cool vintage has resonated in the wine's flavor, giving it a good structure housing cherry, currant and sandalwood flavors. Drink now.Nebula8729CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastMidnight 2010 Nebula Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)Cabernet SauvignonMidnight
4654646545FranceA cool wine, full of citrus as well as green apple flavors. The wine is bright, crisp and refreshing in its acidity. Almonds and white fruits add to the attractive mix.8716BurgundyBourgogne Hautes Côtes de BeauneRoger Voss@vossrogerNuiton-Beaunoy 2011 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de BeauneChardonnayNuiton-Beaunoy
4654746546FranceStructured and fruity, this is a wine that shows the delicate perfumed character of the Hautes Côtes. The wine has bright raspberry fruits, balanced acidity and just the right amount of structure for aging for a year.Les Dames Huguettes8720BurgundyBourgogne Hautes Côtes de NuitsRoger Voss@vossrogerNuiton-Beaunoy 2011 Les Dames Huguettes (Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits)Pinot NoirNuiton-Beaunoy
4654846547USEver have a cherry cola? That's what this Pinot tastes like, along with toasty oak, the sweet heat of alcohol and peppery spices. It's a translucent ruby color, with a light, silky body. Drink up.8727CaliforniaSonoma CoastSonomaThe Forager 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)Pinot NoirThe Forager
4654946548ItalyHere's an enjoyable Soave from one of the Veneto's most renowned Amarone producers. It shows a pretty fragrance of white spring flowers and melon while the palate boasts juicy cantaloup and pear. It finishes fresh and crisp.8717VenetoSoaveKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeAllegrini 2012 SoaveWhite BlendAllegrini
4655046549USLots of rich blueberry, cherry and blackberry fruit flavors in this Syrah. It's soft in the mouth, with a sweetness that's due to caramelized oak and the glycerine of high alcohol. Not an ager, but delicious now with charred beef.Hope Family Vineyard8742CaliforniaPaso RoblesCentral CoastAustin Hope 2011 Hope Family Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles)SyrahAustin Hope
4655146550FranceThe outer fringes of Chablis produce Petit Chablis, a light style of wine that, like this, can be fruity and drinkable young. Fresh acidity and a light, crisp aftertaste offer refreshment.85BurgundyPetit ChablisRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Louis Moreau 2013 Petit ChablisChardonnayDomaine Louis Moreau
4655246551FranceThis soft and gentle wine doesn't show great character. Wood and yellow fruits appear timidly through the rounded texture. Drink now and until 2016.Fourchaume Premier Cru8550BurgundyChablisRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Vrignaud 2012 Fourchaume Premier Cru (Chablis)ChardonnayDomaine Vrignaud
4655346552ItalyMade from organically farmed grapes, this sparkling wine from Central Italy has tangy citrus, apple and nutty sensations. Big, steely bubbles and vivacious acidity create a somewhat rough mouthfeel.Brut8526Italy OtherVino SpumanteKerin O’Keefe@kerinokeefeSaladini Pilastri NV Brut Pecorino (Vino Spumante)PecorinoSaladini Pilastri
4655446553PortugalThis is a fresh wine with attractive ripe fruits. Apples, bitter orange and a streak of citrus are coupled with pineapple acidity. It's a well-made, immediately drinkable wine.Audaz859AlentejanoRoger Voss@vossrogerHerdade Grande 2013 Audaz White (Alentejano)Portuguese WhiteHerdade Grande
4655546554FranceFruity and lightly herbaceous, this is a crisp wine. Gooseberry and pink grapefruit flavors are rounded out with a fresh apricot and tightened with minerality. It's ready to drink.8515BurgundySaint-BrisRoger Voss@vossrogerLa Chablisienne 2013 Saint-BrisSauvignon BlancLa Chablisienne
4655646555GermanyFleshy, slightly overripe aromas of yellow peach and nectarine extend from nose to finish on this semi-sweet Riesling. It's crisp and refreshing with tangerine acidity, but a dusty, pollen note distracts on the finish.Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Spätlese8515MoselAnna Lee C. IijimaLeonard Kreusch 2012 Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Spätlese Riesling (Mosel)RieslingLeonard Kreusch
4655746556FranceBright and vivid, this crisp wine is made without oak. It is all fruitiness, crisp apples and grapefruit, with a tangy orange zest texture. It's ready to drink.8515BurgundyMâcon-VillagesRoger Voss@vossrogerLouis Jadot 2013 Mâcon-VillagesChardonnayLouis Jadot
4655846557USFrom a selection of clones planted in Goldridge sandy loam soils, this is a dark and savory Pinot Noir. Ripe and oaked, it presents a balanced combination of cherry fruit flavor and soda spice.Estate Grown and Bottled Cider Ridge Vineyard8542CaliforniaRussian River ValleySonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneBalletto 2012 Estate Grown and Bottled Cider Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)Pinot NoirBalletto
4655946558SpainCandied oak aromas smell like sweet plastic and rubber, while berry scents lurk below. This is blocky and a bit sticky in feel, with basic plum and berry flavors that finish with a pasty accent.Viñas Temprana Old Vines858Northern SpainCampo de BorjaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodegas Aragonesas 2012 Viñas Temprana Old Vines Garnacha (Campo de Borja)GarnachaBodegas Aragonesas
4656046559PortugalFresh and lightly sparkling, this is a crisp, citrus-driven wine. Its acidity is just right, fruity while well integrated. Some sweetness at the end makes it fine for apéritif drinking.Grande Escolha8511Vinho VerdeRoger Voss@vossrogerCasa de Vilacetinho 2013 Grande Escolha White (Vinho Verde)Portuguese WhiteCasa de Vilacetinho

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