Hector Wine Company, Dry Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: Another stunning white wine from Hector Pass that shows what cool-weather fruit and expert wine making can accomplish.[Read more]
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Oops Spicy Splendor Carmenère 2013 – A Quaffable, Unimpressive Carmenère
Oops, Spicy Splendor Carmenère 2013, Central Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A basic and unimpressive carmenère.[Read more]
Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc 2012 – A Cab Franc with Heft, Body & Complexity
Dr. Konstantin Frank, Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc with mid-palate complexity and an extra helping of black fruit.[Read more]
Côtes D’Olt Cuvée Tradition Cahors 2013 – A Basic French Malbec
Côtes D’Olt, Cuvée Tradition Cahors 2013, France
Tasting Note: A basic French malbec that is more interesting on the nose than the palate.[Read more]
Lomas Del Valle Cabernet Franc 2010 – A Surprisingly, Black-Fruit Forward Cab Franc
Lomas Del Valle, Cabernet Franc 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A surprisingly black fruit forward cab franc that deliciously expresses its South American, Casablanca Valley terroir and sun.[Read more]
Sunce Vineyard & Winery PL. Franicevic Cabernet Franc 2001- Proves Aging Potential of California Cab Franc
Sunce Vineyard & Winery, PL. Franicevic Cabernet Franc 2001, Nickelson’s Vineyard, Clear Lake, California
Tasting Note: Acidity and tannin brighten this cabernet franc which benefits from age but yet retains its youth in some ways capturing that elusive quality we all seek to own and perpetrate.[Read more]
Ruca Malen Malbec 2013 – Taste Purple
Ruca Malen, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Close your eyes, drink this wine and taste the color purple.[Read more]
Ruca Malen Syrah 2012 – Intense Black Fruit & Spice
Ruca Malen, Syrah 2012, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A smooth, spicy syrah with lots to like about it.[Read more]
Ruca Malen Yauquen Bonarda 2014 – Black Fruit & Raisin
Ruca Malen, Yauquen Bonarda 2014, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A standout bonarda done in smooth style with a pleasing finish.[Read more]
Zuccardi Alma 4 Pinot Rosé 2012 – A Smart Buy if You Can Find It
Zuccardi, Alma 4, Pinot Rosé 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This pinot-noir based rosé sparkling wine with only a faint tinge of pink color has a nose of just-ripened strawberry and a hint of peach.[Read more]
