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This wine rolls in the glass with a shocking pink-panther hue. The nose is fresh sage and wild strawberry (sauvage fraise for all you Francophiles out there). On the palate, it …
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Robert Young Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Scion Estate in Alexander ValleyThis is a classic. Aromas of Earl Grey tea and hibiscus are balanced with fresh mint and tobacco. The wine is rich …
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Wine ReviewsLatoque ReservePrimarily Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Syrah and Malbec. It’s also quite delicious and drinks above its mysterious lineage: melted chocolate and blackberry and licorice on the nose. …
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El Molet JumillaThis bottle is something of an ugly duckling. The first few years of its life, it was a bit green-toned and abrasive. That can happen to grapes harvested early, …
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Wine Report | Wine RatingsFeel free to use our wine finder to locate these bottles near you. I will be publishing expanded ratings on our wine review page starting next week. However, I …
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Glenelly The Glass Collection Syrah, StellenboschRestrained red fruit is kept in balance with liquid mineral, smoked game, and wildflowers. On the palate, a hint of white pepper melds with lavender and …
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Zotovich Estate Pinot Noir Santa Rita HillsTaut red fruit with layers of wild rose and honeysuckle. It is a lithe expression of Pinot Noir that offers great finesse and clarity. A …
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Pillar Box Red, Australia. Compared to Yellow Tail, this is the height of sophistication. Of course, that’s like saying Jessica Simpson is classier than Pam Anderson. This wine is pure silly …
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Wine ReviewsLuxury ChardonnayThese represent the best of what California Chardonnay can be, although they are mostly in the big-big-big oak and buttery buttered butter style.Talbott “Cuvee Audrey”Patz and Hall Hyde Vineyard …
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Wine ReviewsGood news serves a purpose bigger than just the news itself (wrap your mind around that one after three glasses of Champagne!). It also provides a perfect excuse to pop …
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Sign up for our wine review newsletter.Finca de Arantei Albariño, Rias BaixasFrom the sweet spot of Spain’s Albariño production in the country’s northwest comes this crisp, gently melony white that will …
Bordeaux 2005 Vintage Retrospective
Sign up for our newsletterBordeaux Wine ReviewsNo, we’re not trying to get all gloat-y. We really want to share our enthusiasm for the wines of Bordeaux. From the Right Bank to …
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Sign up for our wine newsletter here. Rolf Binder Viognier “Hovah,” Barossa ValleyNew World Viognier typically falls into two categories: The Good and The Ugly. This one carves out a whole …