Casa Marin, Casona Vineyard, Gewürztraminer 2014, San Antonio Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: This gewürztraminer is made in a New World style that challenges what you’ve come to expect from Old World gewürz.[Read more]
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Apaltagua Envervo Gran Reserva Carmenere 2012 – Earthy, Full-Bodied, Black Fruit
Apaltagua, Envervo Gran Reserva Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Opaque and dark purple in color this aromatic carmenere has a nose filled with black fruit including blackberry, black plum, raspberry and some earthy, forest floor aromas.[Read more]
Pierre Gimmonet & Fils Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru – Climaxes Early
Pierre Gimmonet & Fils Brut NV, Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Champagne, France
Tasting Note: This champagne climaxes early on your tongue – at the 25% point of the taste leaving a subtle yeasty finish.[Read more]
L. Aubry Fils Brut Premier Crus – Tart, Somewhat Muted Green Fruit
L. Aubry Fils Brut NV, Premier Crus, à Jouy-Les-Reims, Champagne, France
Tasting Note: This sparkler has a flavor profile that is made distinct by its particular tart, sour profile.[Read more]
Robert Barbichon Blanc de Noirs Brut NV – An Example of Subtlety in Sparkler Making
Robert Barbichon Blanc de Noirs Brut NV, Vin Mousseaux Sparkling Wine, À Gyé-Sur-Seine, Champagne, France
Tasting Note: An example of subtlety in sparkler-making while highlighting understated red fruit character.[Read more]
Laherte Frères Extra Brut Ultradition NV – A Simple, High-Acid Champagne
Laherte Frères Extra Brut Ultradition NV, Champagne, France
Tasting Note: A simple, straightforward champagne with high-acidity as its main defining characteristic.[Read more]
Standing Stone Vineyards Chardonnay 2014 – A Lighter-Styled Chard
Standing Stone Vineyards, Chardonnay 2014, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A lighter styled-chardonnay with a tart refreshing bite.[Read more]
Hector Wine Company Gewürztraminer 2013 – Fruit-Aroma Forward
Hector Wine Company, Gewürztraminer 2013, Seneca Lake, New York
Tasting Note: One of the many gewürztraminer styles available in the Finger Lakes that are worth sampling.[Read more]
Ravines Pinot Noir 2012 – Ahead of Middle of the Pack
Ravines, Pinot Noir 2012, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: Ripe but not overripe red fruit dominates in this dry pinot noir.[Read more]
Thirsty Owl Company Malbec 2013 – The Rare, Cold-Climate, Finger Lakes Malbec
Thirsty Owl Company, Malbec 2013, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A smooth, cool-weather malbec from the New York Finger Lakes that provides a rare glimpse into what the Finger Lakes can do with another mixing grape that’s not cabernet franc or petit verdot.[Read more]
