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Gundlach Bundschu 2012 Mountain Cuvee Red, Sonoma

by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews

You got to respect an American winery that was founded in 1850’s and still going strong. It’s now run  by Jeff Bundschu, the 6th generation of winemakers. That makes it the oldest family-run winery in the US. To survive Prohibition, they raised cattle...

Manos Negras 2011 “Stone Soil Select” Malbec Reserve, Patagonia

by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | South American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews

Wineries in Argentina are like the rock band The Yardbirds: the side projects are becoming more famous than the original band. Never heard of the Yardbirds? No? Ever hear of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page or Jeff Beck? I hope so. In this metaphor, Bodega Catena Zapata is...

Quinta do Vallado 2012 “Field Blend” Douro Reserva

by Keith S Wallace | Chairman's Selection, PLCB, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | Portuguese Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews

  A top notch producer that is making a name for itself on the international stage. Winemakers Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira are putting together some of the best dry wines, as well as assembling some seriously legit Porto. There is no sure-fire way...

3 Rings 2013 Shiraz, Barossa Valley

by Keith S Wallace | 2013, Chairman's Selection, PLCB, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | Australian Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews

It’s interesting how fashion changes in the wine world. When this wine was first released, it was the belle of the ball. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate gave the 2004 Reserve release a whopping 96 points.  For the next four vintages, the Mr. Parker never...

Rotie Cellars 2011 “Southern Blend” Red, Walla Walla (WA)

by Keith S Wallace | PLCB, Wine of the Week, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews

Impolite, brash, and barely keeping it together. The hot mess that is Rotie Cellars is the greatest thing in wine that I have seen in awhile. We all know the aristocratic wines of Napa and Bordeaux. Plus, too many folks in the wine trade covet the idea of uppercrust...
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