Recent Magazine Reviews
Recent Magazine Reviews are wine, spirit and beer reviews with an issue date since February 22.
Bodegas Fariña 2011 Third Generation Dama de Toro Tempranillo (Toro)
- Best Buy
- $11
Briary plum and berry aromas come with a touch of cola, while the palate is full of fresh berry flavors, floral leanings and ripeness. This is fresh, fruity and fun to drink; think Beaujolais and give it a mild chill before pouring.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Bodegas Fariña 2006 Third Generation Dama de Toro Crianza Tempranillo (Toro)
- $17
Rubbery, floral aromas of raspberry and cherry along with wet cement get this mature Toro wine going. The palate offers fleshy fruit and firm tannins, while the flavor profile brings floral, leafy, leathery flavors in front of a solid, fresh feeling and leafy tasting finish. Drink now.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Vega Sindoa 2010 El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Garnacha (Navarra)
- $15
This is a dark bomber with black cherry, kirsch, lemony oak and shoe polish aromas. The palate is creamy and big, with acid-derived lift boosting blackberry and licorice flavors. With tons of black-fruit character, this qualifies as a fruit-forward wine with sweet overtones.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Vega Sindoa 2011 Chardonnay (Navarra)
- $15
This is an oaky but airy Chardonnay with peach, melon and vanilla aromas. The palate mixes fresh acidity and creaminess with oak-based flavors of vanilla as well as more standard melon and banana. The finish features mostly woodspice and vanilla flavors.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Rappahannock Cellars 2010 Meritage
- Editors' Choice
- $30
Bold and intense on the nose, this blend of 41% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot offers aromas of kirsch, blueberry and blackberry, plus accents of pastry dough, tobacco and brown spice. A spiced-plum note and succulent acids surface on the midplate, and drive the lengthy finish.
— A.H.
(5/1/2013)
Heron Hill 2010 Cabernet Franc
- $15
Hints of fresh herbs add depth to bright red-cherry and strawberry notes on this brisk, refreshing wine. Striking acidity and soft, delicate tannins draw out a long, cherry-menthol finish.
— A.I.
(5/1/2013)
Ventosa 2009 Cabernet Franc
- $20
Ripe black plum and cherry notes are accented with savory touches of olive and brine in this bold, full-bodied wine. Staunch, grippy tannins give it an angular, structured feel that persists through the long finish.
— A.I.
(5/1/2013)
Lelia 2011 Garnacha (Cariñena)
- $14
Lively cherry and berry aromas come with a touch of prickle and snap. The palate has a wiry, energetic feel, and the flavors of berry and cherry satisfy and come with aftertastes of molasses and baked sweetness.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
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