M. Chapoutier, Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: A good entry-level white Côtes du Rhône that benefits from expert winemaking.[Read more]
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Polkura Malbec 2012 – The Elusive Chilean Malbec
Polkura, Malbec 2012, Marchigue, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: While not generally known for producing malbec, this malbec from Chile gives Argentina a run for its money.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard Merlot 2012 – What Fine Merlot Can Be
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Sonoma Valley, California
Tasting Note: Shows what fine merlot could be if you’d only drink it again.[Read more]
Lamoreaux Landing Pinot Noir 2013 – A Great Rosé Substitute
Lamoreaux Landing, Pinot Noir 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A great pinot noir to enjoy in summer in lieu of rosé.[Read more]
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 – A Pinot to Repeat
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2013, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A restrained, red-fruit version of pinot noir from the New York Finger Lakes.[Read more]
A. Diehl Dornfedler Rotwein Trocken 2014 – An Under the Radar German Red
A. Diehl, Dornfedler Rotwein Trocken 2014, Pfalz, Germany
Tasting Note: Dornfelder is Germany’s most successful grape-varietal cross since Muller Thurgau and it’s rapidly becoming Germany’s most-planted red wine targeted primarily for internal consumption.[Read more]
Arthur Metz Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014 – A Smart Rosé Sparkling Wine
Arthur Metz, Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: A vintage rosé sparkler from Alsace that proves the region’s minor pinot noir plantings are a smart choice for your wallet and glass especially compared to what you’d get in similar quality from Champagne.[Read more]
Justin Monmousseau Chinon 2014 – Restrained Vibrancy
Justin Monmousseau, Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Enjoy the restrained vibrancy cabernet franc which captures the essence of Chinon.[Read more]
Domaine de Bellevue Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011 – A Feast for Your Senses
Domaine de Bellevue, Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Medium-to-deep-intensity ruby in color this wine has an aromatic nose of red currant, crushed-dried violet, raspberry, wet leaves and damp forest floor.[Read more]
Le Grand Bouqueteau Reserve Chinon 2012 – Seductive
Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France
Tasting Note: This Chinon is like a vintage red velvet glove – it’s seductive.[Read more]
