Rick's Wine Journal
Index of Featured Italian Producers & Wines

 
Other Wines and Producers Featured on Rick's Wine Journal
 
New York State
 
 
Bedell Cellars North Fork Long Island Cabernet Franc 2013 - February 13, 2015
Bedell Cellards  Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 - Dec 5, 2001
Bedell Cellar Chardonnays 1999 , 1999 Reserve  - Dec 5, 2001
Benmarl Winery New York Baco Noir 2019 - August 30, 2021
Benmarl New York Cabernet Franc 2019 - August 30, 2021
Benmarl Winery New York Malbec, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Petillant 2019 - August 30, 2021
Benmarl Winery New York Proprietor's Reserve 2019 - August 30, 2021
Benmarl Winery New York North Fork Long Island Syrah 2020 - August 30, 2021
Benmarl Winery New York Slate Hill Red 2020 - August 30, 2021
Boundary Breaks Vineyards Finger Lakes Extra Dry Riesling 2016 - Oct 6, 2018
Corey Creek 1998 Merlot - Dec 5, 2001
Corey Creek 1999 Gewurztraminer - Dec 5, 2001
Corey Creek 2000 Late Harvest Riesling - Dec 5, 2001
Ravines Finger Lakes New York Cabernet Franc  2010 - October 12, 2013
Ravines Finger Lakes New York Dry Riesling 2013 - March 27, 2015
Ravines Finger Lakes New York Dry Riesling 2012 - December 24, 2013
Ravines Finger Lakes New York Dry Riesling 2010 - July 7, 2012
Raphael North Fork of Long Island Merlot 2000 - Dec 14, 2004
Stoutridge Vineyards and Winery Estate Visit and Tasting - August 21, 2021
Stoutridge Vineyards and Winery Merlot - August 21, 2021
Stoutridge Vineyards and Winery Merlot / Frontenac - August 21, 2021
Stoutridge Vineyards and Winery Ridge Rose' - August 21, 2021
Stoutridge Vineyards and Winery Ridge White - August 21, 2021
Stoutridge Vineyards and Winery Seyval Riesling - August 21, 2021
Whitecliff Vineyards New York Cabernet Franc - August 30, 2021
Whitecliff Vineyards New York Reserve Chardonnay 2017 - August 30, 2021

Whitecliff Vineyards New York Dry Riesling 2017  - August 30, 2021

Whitecliff Vineyards New York Barrel Rose' 2018  - August 30, 2021

Whitecliff Vineyards New York Two Cabs 2015 - August 30, 2021
Whitecliff Vineyards New York Merlot 2015 - August 30, 2021
Whitecliff Vineyards New York Merlot Malbec 2016 - August 30, 2021
Whitecliff Vineyards New York Petit Verdot 2014 - August 30, 2021
Whitecliff Vineyards Sky Island New York Red Wine 2016 - August 30, 2021
 
Oregon/Washington State
 
Andrew Will Columbia Valley Sorella 2001 - Sept 15, 2004
Archery Summit Oregon Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir 2001 - Nov 22, 2005
Cadence Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard 1999 - Feb 1, 2003
Canoe Ridge Columbia Valley Merlot 2002 - March 26, 2007, August 22, 2006
Canoe Ridge Columbia Valley Merlot 1997 - Apr 12, 2004
Cayuse Walla Walla Cailloux Vineyard Shiraz 2007 - Sept 21, 2013 
Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling 2001 - June 9, 2004
Chateau St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1999 - July 14, 2002
Chateau St Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot 1999 - May 15, 2002
Chateau St Michelle Cold Canyon Chardonnay - Feb 17, 2002
Chateau St Michelle Reserve Chardonnay 2000 - Mar 6, 2002, Jan 23, 2002
Chateau St Michelle Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 - Jan 20, 2001
Chateau St Michelle Columbia Valley Syrah Reserve 1998 - May 24, 2001
Chateau St Michelle Columbia Valley Syrah Reserve 1997 - Jan 20, 2001
Chehalem 3 Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2002 - Sept 30, 2005
Col Solare 1999 - Oct 24, 2003
Col Solare 1997 - Jan 20, 2001
Columbia Winery Columbia Valley Syrah 1999 - May 8, 2004
Columbia Yakima Valley Red Willow Vineyard Syrah 1988  - July 6, 2004
Columbia Winery Columbia Valley Merlot 1997 - Nov 28, 2000
Debrul Cote de Bonneville Estate Bottled Yakima Valley Red Wine Blend 2006 - Sept 21, 2013 
Eola Hills "LaCreole" Pinot Noir Reserve 2001- July 15, 2005
Fidelitas Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - January 17, 2008
Fidelitas Optu Columbia Valley Red Wine 2002 - Oct 5, 2005, Oct 28, 2005
Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards Columbia Valley - 1995 Cabernet, 95 Merlot - 3 Mar 2000
Barnard Griffin Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 - Feb 23, 2000
Hedges Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Columbia Valley 1998 - Oct 15, 2001
Hedges Cellars Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 - Sept 4, 2002
Hedges Cellars Columbia Valley Fume Chardonnay 1999 - Nov 23, 2000
Hedges Cellars Red Mountain Reserve 1997- Sept 28, 2000
Hedges Cellars Three Vineyards 1997, Columbia Valley 1998,  - Sept 28, 2000
Hedges Cellars Columbia Valley 1998,  - Sept 28, 2000
Hedges Cellars Fume Chardonnay 1998 - Sept 28, 2000
Hogue Columbia Valley Fume Blanc 2002 - Mar 17, 2004
K Vintners Milbrandt Wahluke Slope Columbia Valley Syrah 2001 - June 9, 2004
Ken Wright Cellars Columbia Valley Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay 2002 - July 15, 2005
Ken Wright Pinot Noir Carter Vineyard, Willamette Valley - Oct 25, 1999
Kestrel 1996 Columbia Valley Cab Sav - Sept 2, 2000
King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris 2001- Mar 17, 2004
Matthew Cellars Yakima Valley Red Wine 2000 - Aug 8, 2005
Matthew Cellars Yakima Valley Red Wine 1998 - Oct 19, 2001
Northstar Yakima Valley Merlot 1999 - April 4, 2003
Northstar Yakima Valley Merlot 1997 - Oct 30, 2001
Northstar Yakima Valley Merlot 1995 - Jan 20, 2001, Sept 10, 2005
Owen Roe Ex Umbris Columbia Valley Shiraz 2004 - Jan 13, 2006
Pepper Bridge Walla Walla Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 - Feb 28, 2004
Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Red 2000 - Sept 11, 2004
Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Red 1999 - Oct 25, 2004
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 - June 4, 2000
Reasons "The One" Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - October 12, 2013
Reininger Walla Walla Valley Merlot 1998 - Sept 2, 2000
Domaine Serene Willamette Valley Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2003- Jan 27, 2006
Domaine Serene Willamette Valley Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2004 - December 13, 2014 
Domaine Serene Willamette Valley Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2002 - July 10, 2005 November 27, 2014
Seven Hills Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 - Aug 28, 2004
Snoqualmie Vineyards Columbia Valley Syrah 2000 - Aug 2, 2003
Spring Valley Vineyard Washington State Walla Walla Frederick Red 2002 - Dec 28, 2005
Spring Valley Vineyard Washington State Walla Walla Uriah Red 2003 - Dec 9, 2005
Soos Creek 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon - Oct 13, 2000
Toluca Lane Oregon Pinot Noir 2003 - Jan 26, 2006
Walla Walla Valley Seven Hills Vineyard 1997 Merlot - Feb 11, 2000
Waterbrook Columbia Valley Melange 1997  - Apr 21, 2000
Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 1997 - June 2, 2000
 
Illinois
Fox Valley Winery Cabernet Franc 2011 - September 3, 2016
Fox Valley Winery Estate Barrell Aged Chardonnay 2013 - September 3, 2016
Fox Valley Winery Estate Unoaked Chardonnay 2013 - September 3, 2016
R. A. Faltz Vintner Reserve 2011 - September 3, 2016
Fox Valley Heritage Collection 2008 - September 3, 2016
 
A visit to Galena Cellars Vineyards and Winery - August 2, 2022
  • Galena Cellars Malbec 2020
  • Galena Cellars Frontenac Amphora 2020 - This is a locally sourced wine sourced from Galena Cellars Ryndak Ranch Vineyard
  • Galena Cellars Chambourcin 2019 - This is sourced from the Wayside Ridge Vineyard in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois
  • Galena Cellars Cabernet Franc 2020 - This is sourced from the Wayside Ridge Vineyard in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois
  • Galena Cellars Generals Reserve Red - Blend of unspecified European Varietals
  • Galena Cellars Gambler's Red - a blend of 80% Zinfandel, 18% Marquette and 2% Petit Sirah
  • Galena Cellars General's Reserve White
  • Galena Cellars Viognier  - This is sourced from the Wayside Ridge Vineyard in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois
  • Galena Cellars Oktoberfest - A German style semi-dry wine, a blend of Traminette, Riesling and Muscat Grapes 
  • Galena Cellars Maple Cask Niagara - Sherry Port style
    Galena Cellars Red Raspberry Framboise - Port style
  • Galena Cellars Frontenac Port - Port style from locally grown Frontenac
 
Sunset Lake Vineyards and Winery Abendrot - July 7, 2017
Sunset Lake Vineyards and Winery Feierabend - July 7, 2017
Sunset Lake Vineyards and Winery Golden Days Dry Seyval - July 7, 2017
Sunset Lake Vineyards and Winery Maximillian - July 7, 2017
 
Indiana
 
Carpenter Creek Cellars Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel 2017 - January 11, 2021, May 31, 2020, June 4, 2023 
Carpenter Creek Cellars Byron's Blend - January 11, 2021
Carpenter Creek Cellars Merlot NV - January 21, 2022
A Visit to Carpenter Creek Cellars, Remington, Indiana - November 13, 2020
Fence Row Red - Bordeaux style red blend - sourced from California Central Coast
Fence Row White
Gunny Red - from various sources - Gold Medal winner at the Finger Lakes International Wine Festival
Gunny White - from Indiana and other midwest grapes
Riesling - Michigan and other midwest grapes
Steuben - sourced from Indiana and other midwest grapes
Sunset Red - sourced from Indiana and other midwest grapes
Sunset Rose' - Ohio and other midwest grapes
Traminette - from Indiana and other midwest grapes
 
A Visit to Country Heritage Vineyards & Winery, LaOtta, Indiana - October 17, 2021
Traminette 2020
Vignobles 2020
Petit Pearl 2018
Norton 2018
Vintners Cuvee - Winemaker's Blend (Calaveras County, CA) - October 27, 2021
Ice Age White - Late Harvest blend of La Crescent and Vignobles  
 
Minnesota
A visit to Round Lake Vineyards and Winery - Round Lake Minnesota - August 27, 2022
Round Lake Vineyards Gander Red Blend 2019 - August 27, 2022
Round Lake Vineyards Heron Red Blend 2019 - August 27, 2022
Round Lake VIneyards Petite Pearl 2019 - August 27, 2022
Round Lake Vineyards American Sangiovese 2019 - September 9, 2022
 
 
 
Missouri
Baltimore Bend Vineyard Visit and Tasting - September 17, 2021
Baltimore Bend Norton Estate Red Wine 2016
Baltimore Bend Norton Reserve Estate Red Wine 2017
Baltimore Bend Chardonel 2018
Baltimore Bend Vidal Blanc 2017
Baltimore Bend Arrowhead Red NV
Baltimore Bend 'Port of Waverly' Norton Based Fortified 'Port' Wine NV
Beckett's Winery, Glasgow, Missouri - Visit and Tasting - September 17, 2021

Beckett's Winery All Steel Red Dry Missouri Wine
Beckett's Winery 226 Crisp Dry White Missouri Wine
Beckett's Winery Flamingo Blush Sweet Rose Missouri Wine
Beckett's Winery White Signature Semi-sweet Missouri Wine
Beckett's Winery White Signature Semi-sweet Missouri Wine

Cooper's Oak WInery, Higbee, Missouri - Visit, Tour and Tasting - September 17, 2021
Cooper's Oak WInery - Michelle's Sweet Red
Le Bourgeois Winery and Vineyards, Rochport, Missouri - September 19, 2021
Le Bourgeois American Red
Le Bourgeois Collector's Series Chambourcin 2018
Le Bourgeois Blufftop Cellars American Cabernet Franc Merlot 2018
Le Bourgeois Estate Chardonel 2019
Le Bourgeois Norton
Le Bourgeois Rochport Reserve 20 Year Dessert Wine
Le Bourgeois Solay
Le Bourgeois Collector's Series Syrah
Le Bourgeois Vignobles
Mt Pleasant Augusta Appellation Missouri Vintage Port 1988 - July 13, 2021 
 
 
Pennsylvania
Penn Shore Lake Erie Diamond NV - August 12, 2012. August 30, 2012, September 22, 2012
 
Other
 
Other US
Linden Virginia Claret 2004 - April 4, 2005, March 17, 2015

Linden Hardscrabble Virginia Red Blend 2006 - March 2, 2021

Penn Shore Lake Erie Diamond - August 29, 2012 
Pollak Vineyards Monticello Meritage 2010 - November 8, 2014
Shawnee Wines "Voyage into Night"  - February 25, 2012 
Stonington Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2002 - Mar 17, 2004 - Connecticut
Twelve Corners Vineyards St Joseph, Michigan Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - August 8, 2015
Twelve Corners Vineyards St Joseph, Michigan Chardonnay 2012 - August 8, 2015
Williamsburg Winery Adagio Red Wine Blend 2015 - Sept 24, 2018
Williamsburg Winery Barrel Aged Virginia Claret 2016 - Sept 24, 2018
Williamsburg Winery  Gabriel Archer Reserve Red Blend 2015 - Sept 24, 2018
Williamsburg Winery John Arundell American Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - Sept 24, 2018
Petit Fleur Williamsburg Winery Virginia Moscato Ottonel and Vidal Blanc 2017 - Sept 24, 2018,  Oct 6, 2018 
Williamsburg Winery, Wessex Hundred Petit Verdot 2016 - Sept 24, 2018
 
 
Canada
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc - August 13, 2012
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Vidal Ice Wine 2010 - August 13, 2012
Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2010 - August 13, 2012
Inniskillin Shiraz Cabernet 2010 - August 13, 2012
Inniskillin Sparkling Ice Wine 2010 - August 13, 2012
Inniskillin VQA Gold Vidal Ice Wine 2013 - August 27, 2018
Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine 2008 - August 13, 2012
Inniskillin Niagara Peninsula Riesling Icewine 2015 - August 25, 2108
Inniskillin Niagara Peninsula Riesling Icewine 2007 - May 12, 2011
Inniskillin Kaiser Legacy Ice Wine 2004 - August 13, 2012
Inniskillin Niagara Peninsula VQA Oak Aged Vidal Eiswein 2004 - February 18, 2012, October 2, 2013, 12/31/2017
Kittling Ridge Estates Niagara Peninsula Vidal Icewine 2007 - 12/31/2017
Mission Hill Family Estate Oculus Okanagan Valley Red Wine 2009 - May 3, 2013
 
Central European - incl. German, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary
Bernkasteler Doctor Mosel Ruer Sauer Kabinett Riesling 1999 - January 30, 2010
Boutari Samos Muscat Greek dessert wine - March 16, 2007
Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2005 - May 3, 2013
Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spatlese 2006 - November 26, 2009, February 11, 2011
Frankovka Chateau pod Martinkau 2003 - May 23, 2005
Frankovka Moravian Czech Repblic vyber z hroznu 2003 - May 28 2005
Gessinger Zeltinger Sohnenuhr Vineyard Spatlese Mosel-Ruhr-Saar 2005 - January 19, 2008
Heinz Merkel Pfalz 1988 - Dec 11, 2001- German
Hétszölö Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos 2004 - May 3, 2013
Kracher #7 Chardonnay Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese Burgenland, Austria, 1998 - Feb 18, 2005
Kracher Scheurebe TBA #12 Zwischen den Seen 1998 - February 25, 2012   
Alois Kracher Chardonnay/Welschriesling TBA #7 Nouvelle Vague 1998 - February 25, 2012   
Alois Kracher Chardonnay TBA #2 Nouvelle Vague 2002 - January 8, 2011
Alois Kracher Chardonnay TBA #9 Nouvelle Vague 2002 - January 8, 2011, September 1, 2013
Kracher Nouvelle Vague #5 Zweigelt TBA 1996 - January 30, 2010 
Kracher Scheurebe Trockenbeeren Auslese Number 3 1998 - Aug 21, 2004
Alois Kracher Scheurebe TBA #6 Zwischen den Seen 2002 - November 19, 2010
Kracher Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese Neusiedlersee Zwischen den Seen No. 6 1998 - January 12, 2008, October 09, 2009, February 23, 2013
Kracher Chardonnay Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese Neusiedlersee Nouvelle Vague No. 7 1998 - Oct 11, 2004, February 25, 2012  
Kracher Trockenbeeren Auslese Chardonnay #7 2001 - October 30, 2008
Kracher Traminer #8 TBA 1998 - January 30, 2010
Kracher Chardonnay Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese Neusiedlersee Nouvelle Vague No. 9 1998 -  February 10, 2007, December 20, 2008, March 5, 2009, December 13, 2014 
 - February 25, 2012  
Nikolaihof Gr�ner Veltliner Smaragd Im Weingebirge 2006 - January 17, 2015
Prager Riesling Smaragd Trocken Wachau Weissenkirchen Steinriegl Niederösterreich Austria  2000 - Nov 1, 2004
Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Asz� 5 Puttonyos Birsalm�s 2000 - December 13, 2014 
St Urbans-Hof, Mosel Germany Riesling 2009  - October 2, 2010   
Herbert Triebaumer Ruster Ausbruch, Rust, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee-Hügelland,  Austria 1996/97 - September 22, 2012, June 21, 2013, June 28, 2013, December 13, 2014  
Dr. H. Thanisch Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett 1999 - May 24, 2014
Venninger Doktor Kerner, Auslese 1995 - Dec 11, 2001- German
Zimmerman-Graeff Piesporter Michelsberg Spatlese 1975 - Aug 26, 2005
 
Portugal
Adriano Ramos-Pinto Porto 1985 - Cellar
Dow's Quinta do Bomfin Vintage Porto 1995 - November 6, 2010, October 12, 2013
Dow Vintage Port 1997 - January 30, 2010
Dow Vintage Port 1985 - Feb 18, 2004
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 1995 -  October 12, 2013
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 1991 -  Sept 21, 2013 
Gould Campbell Vintage Port 1985 - July 9, 2005
Graham's Vintage Port 2000 - July 7, 2012 
Graham's Vintage Port 1991 - November 21, 2010, July 7, 2012 
Niepoort Porto 1997 - February 25, 2012   
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1990 - Feb 18, 2004
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1995 - July 26, 2014
Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port Quinta de Vargellas 1995 - May 31, 2014
Taylor (Fladgate) Vintage Port Quinta de Vargellas 1974 - May 31, 2014
Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port 1995 - June 18, 2004, November 6, 2010, November 5, 2011, January 11, 2013, January 26, 2013
Warre's Tawny Port 1987 - Jan 29, 2004
 
South Africa
De Traffords Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Stellenbosch, South Africa - Feb 13, 2004
Fairview Swartland (South Africa) Jaakals Fontein Shiraz 2002 - June 24, 2004
Fairview Paarl (South Africa) Beacon Block Shiraz 2002 - May 15, 2004
LAIBACH Stellenbosch PINOTAGE 2003 - May 28 2005
Vinum Stellenbosch, South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon 2003- Nov 25, 2005
 
South America
Apaltagua Envero Carmenere/Cabernet Colchagua Valley - Chile - Feb 13, 2004
Carmen Maipo Valley Chile Grand Vidure-Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1996 - Aug 24, 2004
Cheval Des Andes Mendoza Argentina 2007 - May 3, 2013
Concha yToro Don Melchor Private Reserve Maipo Valley Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 - Mar 15, 2005 - Chile
Finca La Linda Argentine Malbec 2006 - September 9, 2008
Susana Balboa Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 - June 25, 2003 - Argentina
Susan de Balboa "Crio" Mendoza Meritage 2001 - March 28, 2004 - Argentina
Montes 1995 Curico Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon - July 2, 2005
Riglos Mendoza Las Divas Vineyard Gran Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - May 3, 2013
Trinchero Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 - Feb 7
ValentÍn Bianchi San Rafael Famiglia Malbec 2004 - December 4, 2008
Veramonte Primus Casablanca Valley Chile 2003 - Dec 6, 2005
Spain
Abadal Pla de Bages Selleccio Catalon Spain 2003 - April 16, 2009
Alion Bodegas y Viñedos Ribera del Duero Crianza  (Spain) 1996 - June 27, 2004
Alion Bodegas y Vinedos Ribera del Duero Reserva 1995 - April 23, 2001- Spain
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2004 - May 31, 2014
Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio 2011 - January 25, 2014
Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio 2004 - July 21, 2012
Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio 2004 - March 10, 2012
Bodegas de Murcia Dominio de la Peseta Crianza 2001 - Nov 10, 2004
Breton Lorinon Crianza Tinto Reserva Rioja 1999 - Aug 30, 2005
Celler Vall Llach Priorat IDUS Catalunya Spain 2005 -  July 7, 2012 
Duran Cava Gran Reserva N.V. - December 24, 2010, December 18, 2010
Ercavio La Mancha Tinto Roble Tempranillo - 2004 - April 2, 2008
La Rocas San Alejandro Grenacia 2001 - May 29, 2004
Martín Códax Rias Baixas Salnés Valley Spain Albarino 2010 - July 29, 2012
Navarra Red Guitar Old Vine 2005 - March 28, 2007
Olivares Dulce Monastrell Cosecha 1998 - March 11, 2002 - Spain
Vega Sauco - Tinto De Toro 1997 - Feb 12, 2000
 
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