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More articles by award winning wine writer @MichaelApstein for @WineReviewOnlin are at winereviewonline.com/author/…
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Advice for Buying Burgundy By @MichaelApstein WineReviewOnline.com/advice-… #Wine #Burgundy #FrenchWine
Advice for Buying Burgundy

Advice for Buying Burgundy

Buying Burgundy in astute ways might just be the toughest task in the wine world today. And not just for consumers. Retailers tell me that it can be tough

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"Wine is an arena that was naturally attractive to me because it tells the truth – you know, In Vino Veritas ..." @RichCookOnWine @WineReviewOnlin winereviewonline.com/dont-si…
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Don’t Simply Believe a Word I Say… By @RichCookOnWine WineReviewOnline.com/dont-si…
Don’t Simply Believe a Word I Say...

Don’t Simply Believe a Word I Say...

... verify for yourself, so you can develop a trust that pays dividends, then help others to do so. I’ve been thinking a lot about truth lately, though

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"The first note that jumps out is oranges – bright, vibrant, ripe sunny oranges." Christy Frank, @WineReviewOnlin winereviewonline.com/wine-sh…
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Wine? Sherry? Vermouth? All of the Above By Christy Frank WineReviewOnline.com/wine-sh…
Wine? Sherry? Vermouth? All of the Above

Wine? Sherry? Vermouth? All of the Above

Warning: this article is not about a regular a bottle of wine. It’s about Buelan Compania de Sacas "Las Canciones" No. 4. This is a Vermouth which starts

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Noceto 2020 Fume e Terra Aglianico, Shenandoah Valley, California was a Platinum Award winner at the 2026 Critic Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition. See all Critics Challenge awards: CriticsChallenge.com
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Featured #Wine Review: Noceto 2020 “Fumo e Terra” Aglianico, Shenandoah Valley, California @Michael_Franz 95 Points "Savory undertones make for a lot of complexity while running alongside fruit recalling blackberries and black currants" WineReviewOnline.com/wine-re…
Noceto, Shenandoah Valley (California) Aglianico “Fumo e Terra” 2020 ($49) - Wine Review Online

Noceto, Shenandoah Valley (California) Aglianico “Fumo e Terra” 2020 ($49) - Wine Review Online

Full disclosure: I love Aglianico, which is the finest red grape variety grown anywhere on the mainland Italian “boot” south of Rome, and have been buying and aging them for years. It is a pleasure...

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"Flavors of dried citrus, cherry pit, sesame seed, dried thyme, and oak carry the palate into a surprisingly fresh and lively finish, with a spider-web of lacy tannin and haunting persistence." Rigel Kaufman, @WineReviewOnlin winereviewonline.com/wine-re…
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Featured Wine Review: R. López de Heredia 2004 “Viña Tondonia” Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain Rigel Kaufman 97 Points "compelling at any age, this wine always dazzles with its breadth and depth of flavor" WineReviewOnline.com/wine-re…
R. López de Heredia, Rioja Gran Reserva (La Rioja, Spain) “Viña Tondonia” 2004 ($250) - Wine Review...

R. López de Heredia, Rioja Gran Reserva (La Rioja, Spain) “Viña Tondonia” 2004 ($250) - Wine Review...

A style and a house that is compelling at any age, this wine always dazzles with its breadth and depth of flavor. The 2004 is no exception, leading with aromas of tamarind, iron, tahini, dried herbs,...

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"With good concentration and excellent varietal definition, this is impressive at this price point." @GooseRidgeWines 2021 g3 Merlot, Columbia Valley 91 Points Norm Roby @robywine67 @WineReviewOnlin winereviewonline.com/wine-re…
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Featured #Wine Review: Goose Ridge Vineyards 2021 “g3” Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington ($15) Norm Roby @robywine67 91 Points "plenty of plum and other black fruit flavors held together by integrated tannins" WineReviewOnline.com/wine-re…

Goose Ridge Vineyards, Columbia Valley (Washington) Merlot “g3” 2021 ($15) - Wine Review Online

Goose Ridge is a name every bargain-hunting Merlot lover should look for. With the 3rd generation (the “g3” reference) of the Monson family now involved, Goose Ridge offers a wide range of wines at...

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If you are unfamiliar with England's sparkling wines you should check it out. They make still wines also. @RichCookOnwine wrote about it after visiting a couple years ago. winereviewonline.com/english…
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Featured #Wine Review: @Gusbourne 2015 Brut Reserve, England (@BroadbentWines) Vince Simmon 95 Points "remarkably lively, with persistent bubbles and bright acidity carrying tart and bruised green apple, pear, and other orchard fruit" WineReviewOnline.com/wine-re…
Gusbourne, England Brut Reserve 2015 ($56, Broadbent Selections) - Wine Review Online

Gusbourne, England Brut Reserve 2015 ($56, Broadbent Selections) - Wine Review Online

A warming climate has helped transform English sparkling wine from a curiosity into a serious competitor on the international stage, and Gusbourne is one of the producers leading that charge. Working...

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In her latest article for @WineReviewOnlin @Miranda__Franco addresses the label of "Wine Mom" winereviewonline.com/reclaim…
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Reclaiming the Narrative of the So-Called “Wine Mom” By @Miranda__Franco WineReviewOnline.com/reclaim…
Reclaiming the Narrative of the So-Called "Wine Mom"

Reclaiming the Narrative of the So-Called "Wine Mom"

I was midway through researching this column when The New Yorker published its thoughtful essay, "Don't Forget Your Wine Mom This Midterm Season." The

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Beyond Noma: Why Copenhagen Is Europe’s Most Exciting Food and Wine City By @Miranda__Franco WineReviewOnline.com/beyond-… #Copenhagen #Denmark #Wine
Beyond Noma: Why Copenhagen Is Europe’s Most Exciting Food and Wine City

Beyond Noma: Why Copenhagen Is Europe’s Most Exciting Food and Wine City

When I landed in Copenhagen this summer with my husband and five-year-old daughter, the restaurant that helped change fine dining world-wide wasn't

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