Weingut Burg Ravensburg, Baron Von Sulzfeld, Spätburgunder 2015, Kraichgau Baden, Germany
Tasting Note: A lively pinot or “spatburgunder” as the grape variety is known in Germany.[Read more]
Las Leñas, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: There is better wine to be had from Argentina, and this is far from it.[Read more]
Red Newt Cellars, Laboratory Series Notopthalmus 2012, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A wine geek’s white blend that’s eminently accessible.[Read more]
Vignobles Pelvillain, Inspiration, Plot 7.9 Cahors 2014, France
Tasting Note: This malbec from Cahors is done in a tart, red style that’s different from the ripe-fruit style you’re likely familiar with from Argentina.[Read more]
San Felipe, Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A malbec made more in the Old World, restrained tradition, rather than in the fruit-forward style for which the region is famous.[Read more]
Il Bastardo, Sangiovese 2015, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A solid sangiovese that would pair well with tomato-based dishes and many an Italian recipe.[Read more]
Hector Wine Company, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Seneca Lake, New York
Tasting Note: A powerhouse sauvignon blanc with complexity that impresses.[Read more]
Domaine Grosbois, La Cuisine de ma Mere Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon that proves you don’t have to choose between fruit and an earthy, vegetal character – you can have both in balance.[Read more]
Cuvée Lions d’Or, White Blend 2014, France
Tasting Note: The type of lighter-styled, white wine blend you’d pick up in the store, not only because it has a pretty label, but also because it delivers on value and taste when you get home.[Read more]
Michael David Winery, Petite Petit 2013, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A petit sirah and petit verdot red blend that will make you wonder why you neglected these grape varieties for so long.[Read more]
