Dancing Flame, Ojos del Salado Red Blend 2014, Central Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A straightforward cabernet-backed red blend from Chile that is a steal for the consumer-favorable, price-to-value ratio.[Read more]
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Bodega Monte Quieto, Quieto Blend 2010 – Yay for Mendoza Red Blends
Bodega Monte Quieto, Quieto Blend 2010, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Another proof-point of Mendoza-red blends being the next big thing from Argentina.[Read more]
Meinklang Frizzante Rosé 2014 – A Rustic, Old World, Lightly Sparkling Rosé
Meinklang, Frizzante Rosé 2014, Österreich, Austria
Tasting Note: A rustic, old world, lightly-sparkling rosé with a decidedly sour character that would likely please your friends who enjoy sour, IPA beer; wine geeks would enjoy too.[Read more]
Champalou Vouvray 2015 – A Solid Chenin Blanc
Champalou, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A solid, well-made, Loire-Valley chenin blanc.[Read more]
Bouvet-Ladubay Excellence Brut Rosé – Captures the Loire’s Vibrancy
Bouvet-Ladubay, Excellence Brut Rosé, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A sparkling cabernet franc rosé that captures the vibrancy of the region especially as an affordable alternative to champagne.[Read more]
Cosentino Winery The Franc Cabernet Franc 2014 – A Cab Franc to Repeat
Cosentino Winery, The Franc Cabernet Franc 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A warm-weather cabernet franc that brings many of most desirable elements of cool-climate cab franc with it.[Read more]
Quintay Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012 – Just as Elegant as Chilean Cabernet
Quintay, Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Carmenere from Chile can be just as silky and elegant as cabernet sauvignon from the region, and this wine proves it.[Read more]
Billsboro Syrah 2012 – A Silky-Smooth Syrah
Billsboro, Syrah 2012, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A silky-smooth syrah from the Finger Lakes with lovely aromatics.[Read more]
Saget la Perrière Marie de Beauregard Chinon 2014 – A Classic Chinon
Saget la Perrière, Marie de Beauregard Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A classic Chinon abounding with all the elements that make Loire cabernet franc so distinctive and great.[Read more]
Chateau Los Boldos Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014 – A Reserved Red
Chateau Los Boldos, Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of black plum, black cherry, vanilla baking spice and green-pepper leaf notes as is common for the grape variety in Chile.[Read more]
