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Wine Reviews

How I ended the Cold War with Iron Horse Russian Cuvée
Stark Sips
08.31.10

But first, I would almost take Loni’s eye out.

Insta-Zombie: Concannon Petite Sirah packs flavor, ink
Stark Sips
08.21.10

I kind of like the fact that it scares away mere mortals… those who can be found skulking in the corners, drinking Sauvignon Blanc and talking about flowers.

2009 Sauvignon Republic, Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand (85 pts, $7)
Stark Sips
07.28.10

I used to work for a French CEO. It was tough taking those business trips to Paris. Mon dieux.

2005 Merriam Vineyards Russian River Valley Merlot
Wine Review
06.19.10

Located on the edge of the Russian River Valley, you’d expect some nice reds from Merriam …

Merriam Vineyards ’05 Russian River Valley Merlot paired with pastrami panini
When September Ends
05.26.10

Located on the edge of the Russian River Valley, you’d expect some nice reds from Merriam …

3 Weekend wine picks available at Costco (1 red, 1 white, 1 surprise)
All Things Wine
01.15.10

With the weekend almost here, chances are you’ll be near a Costco at some point, if …

2007 Jackson Estate Shelter Belt Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand (91 pts, $22)
Stark Sips
12.14.09

Think New Zealand. Marlborough. Wine. Likely, images of Kim Crawford come to mind, and their ever …

2006 Artesa Pinot Noir, Carneros (92 pts, $25)
Stark Sips
11.05.09

A few months back I wrote about the ’07 Artesa Chardonnay (91 pts, $20) which is …

2008 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros (91 pts, $32)
Stark Sips
10.30.09

I’m really liking the “unoaked” Chardonnay trend. There is almost nothing worse than a buttery, almost …

Weekend wine pick: 2006 Santa Ema 60/40 Reserve (87 pts, $10)
Stark Sips
08.27.09

Here’s a good value wine you can most likely buy right now at your local Costco …

2007 Artesa Chardonnay Carneros (91 pts, $20)
Stark Sips
08.15.09

This Chardonnay is one of my two favorites Artesa wines. The other is their Pinot, just …

2005 Tin Roof Cellars Merlot, California North Coast (89 pts, $7.49)
Stark Sips
06.22.09

Cherry. Bargain.
That’s the two word summary for this Merlot. I’d score higher if it weren’t for …

2006 Château Haut-Sorillon Bordeaux Supérieur, France (84 pts, $7.99)
Stark Sips
06.16.09

Bordeaux Supérieur? Probablement pas. But, for $7.99, a good try nevertheless.
This is a Trader Joe’s selection, …

Weekend wine pick: 2006 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley Chile (89 pts, $8.99)
Stark Sips
06.06.09

Chile is all about hidden value. While Argentina, Portugal and others are getting recent glory and …

2006 St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County ($12, 89 pts.)
Stark Sips
05.29.09

I was pleasantly surprised to: (a) find this wine sitting on a Safeway store shelf in …