2012 Wine of the Week Reviews
Each Monday we post a new review of a typically low-production wine in our Wine of the Week section and feature everything from prestigious Champagnes to value Cabernet Sauvignons. Our special selections, which are often chosen from boutique wineries, are picked to match the season. This archive page lists, by the month, all of our featured weekly wine reviews for 2012. |
December 24, 2012
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois
Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. The Brut Sous Bois is a unique cuvée vinified in oak and boasting a lovely mouthfeel. |
December 17, 2012
Château Climens 2005 Premier Cru
A First Growth Sauternes producer, Château Climens has been run by Bérénice Lurton since 1992. Silky on the tongue, the 2005 offers exactly the weight and viscosity you would hope for from a late harvest wine. |
December 10, 2012
Handley Cellars 2003 Brut
An Anderson Valley pioneer, Milla Handley struck out on her own in 1982, when she made Handley Cellars' first wine. Her 2003 Brut, made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, displays flavors of peach, lemon and honey. |
December 3, 2012
Aneri Prosecco Brut
November 26, 2012
Testa Vineyards 2009 Black "DUE"
November 19, 2012
Robert John Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
November 12, 2012
Bonny Doon Vineyard 2008 Bien Nacido X-Block Syrah
November 5, 2012
Thornton Winery 2011 Roussane
October 29, 2012
Pinnacle Ridge 2010 Trio
October 22, 2012
Joseph Jewell 2009 Pinot Noir Elk Prairie Vineyard
October 15, 2012
Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja Torre La Moreira Albariño
October 8, 2012
Dunstan Wines 2009 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir
October 1, 2012
Adelsheim Vineyard 2011 Auxerrois
September 24, 2012
Brancott Estate 2010 'B' Sauvignon Blanc
September 17, 2012
Round Pond 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
September 10, 2012
Serego Alighieri 2004 Vaio Armaron Amarone Classico
September 3, 2012
Methymnaeos 2010 Dry Red Wine
August 27, 2012
Buccio Winery 2009 Chardonnay
August 20, 2012
R. Stuart & Co. 2008 Autograph Pinot Noir
August 13, 2012
Valserrano 2006 Graciano
August 6, 2012
Cloudy Bay Vineyards 2009 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc
July 30, 2012
Cobb Wines 2008 Emmaline Ann Vineyard Pinot Noir
July 23, 2012
Cross Keys Vineyards 2011 Fiore
July 16, 2012
Concannon Vineyard 2008 Captain Joe's Petite Sirah
July 9, 2012
Lost Canyon Winery 2010 Ruxton Vineyard Chardonnay
July 2, 2012
Soter Vineyards 2009 Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir
June 25, 2012
Paradigm Winery 2008 Merlot
June 18, 2012
Benessere Vineyards 2010 Napa Valley Pinot Grigio
June 11, 2012
Kellerei-Cantina Andrian 2007 Rubeno
June 4, 2012
Wine Guerrilla 2009 Clopton Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel
May 28, 2012
Chateau Dereszla 2006 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos
May 21, 2012
Muddy Water 2009 Hare's Breath Pinot Noir
May 14, 2012
Oak Knoll Winery 2008 Riesling
May 7, 2012
Amapola Creek 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
April 30, 2012
Sequana 2008 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
April 23, 2012
Molnar Family 2008 Chardonnay, Poseidon's Vineyard
April 16, 2012
Trefethen Family Vineyards 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
April 9, 2012
Chateau Chantal 2010 Pinot Gris
April 2, 2012
Fäsi Crest 2008 Syrah
March 26, 2012
Hill Family Estate 2009 "Carly's Cuvée" Chardonnay
March 19, 2012
Eponymous 2009 Cabernet Franc
March 12, 2012
Buty 2008 Columbia Rediviva
March 5, 2012
Clif Family Winery 2008 "Kit's Killer Cab"
February 27, 2012
Cobblestone 2009 Pinot Noir "Te Muna"
February 20, 2012
Halter Ranch 2008 Côtes de Paso
February 13, 2012
Lasseter 2008 Amoureux
February 6, 2012
Wilson Creek Decadencia
January 30, 2012
Charles Krug 2008 Family Reserve Generations
January 23, 2012
Belle Glos 2009 Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir
January 16, 2012
Andis Wines 2009 Petite Sirah
January 9, 2012
Thomas George Estates 2009 Pinot Blanc Saralee's Vineyard
January 2, 2012
Stoller Vineyards 2007 SV Estate Pinot Noir
 
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