Weingut Carl Ehrhard, Rudesheim Riesling Trocken 2013, Germany
Tasting Note: My first post-WSET level 3 tasting note. Don’t worry, you will not be subjected to rote wine analytics – the best of wine is in its finesse.[Read more]
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Anthony Road Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2014 – A Harmonic Rosé Experience
Anthony Road, Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2014, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: Having recently returned from a visit to the Finger Lakes, I’m excited to continue to expand my Finger Lakes wine repertoire – especially in the cab franc and rosé categories which combine both interests.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Mourvedre 2011- A Blending Grape Stands Alone
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Mourvedre 2011, Montgomery Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: Because you do not often find single-varietal bottling of mourvedre, this is worth a try even if only to experience the isolated of taste what is typically a blending grape.[Read more]
Alamos Red Blend 2013 – A Wonderfully Aromatic Malbec Blend
Alamos, Red Blend 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Red blends are an exciting opportunity area for malbec winemakers and something to experiment more with when you find them since this is where creativity at the edge is developing in Mendoza.[Read more]
Clearview Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2013 – A Cab Franc with Vibrant Fruit
Clearview Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2013, New York
Tasting Note: Behold a cabernet franc with peach flavor![Read more]
Abrazo Verdejo Viura 2014 – A Winning Citrusy Spanish White
Abrazo, Verdejo Viura 2014, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Tasting Note: This floral Spanish white is perfect for summer back porch sipping.[Read more]
Lamadrid Single Vineyard Bonarda 2010 – Plum & Dark Chocolate
Lamadrid, Single Vineyard Bonarda 2010, Agrelo, Argentina
Tasting Note: When you open the bottle, pour a glass and take in the nose of this wine, your senses will be met by one of the strongest aromas of plum and dark chocolate you’ve ever likely experienced.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Clone 2
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Clone 2, Bevill-Mazzocco Vineyard, Alexander Valley, California
Tasting Note: Delayed gratification finally realized.[Read more]
Octave Vinho Verde Rose – A Medium-Dry Rose with Strawberry Citrus
Octave, Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal
Tasting Note: A rose you can open and enjoy without thinking.[Read more]
Decero Cabernet 2012 – An Outstanding Cabernet from Argentina
Decero, Cabernet 2012, Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: If you like Decero malbec as much as I do, this is your next logical offering to try in the Decero line up.[Read more]
