Brick & Mortar, Syrah 2017, West Block, Sonoma Coast, California
Tasting Note: A round, medium-throttle, new-world syrah with a floral, red-and-black fruit character.[Read more]
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Domaine Pré Baron Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Sauvignon Blanc’s Authentic Self
Domaine Pré Baron, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Sauvignon blanc in the attractive, traditional-Loire, old-world style that reminds you why the world fell in love with sauvignon blanc before the new world popularized the over-ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]
Domaine de La Paleine Saumur-Champigny 2015 – Curious Buttery Notes Soften Cabernet Franc’s Herbal, Loire Character
Domaine de La Paleine, Saumur-Champigny 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Saumur-Champigny with curious buttery notes that soften cabernet franc’s herbal, Loire character.[Read more]
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery Imprint Pinot Noir 2017 – A Biodynamic Pinot Noir that Reveals Just-Ripened Red Fruit
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, Imprint Pinot Noir 2017, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Tasting Note: A Dundee Hills pinot noir that reveals just-ripened red fruit in a pinot-noir style that is imminently aperitif and food friendly.[Read more]
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber 2019 – The Hands-Down, Best Orange Wine You’ve Likely Ever Tasted
Troon Vineyard, Kubli Bench Amber 2019, Applegate Valley, Oregon
Tasting Note: Who knew a biodynamic blend of riesling, vermentino and viognier would taste so astonishingly delicious?[Read more]
Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book
Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book
There are two types of wine enthusiasts.[Read more]
Sosie First Things First Brut Nature 2018 – One of Only Three Sparkling Roussannes in the World
Sosie, First Things First Brut Nature 2018, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A robust, golden-fruit-filled, sparkling brut nature made from the Rhône-grape Roussanne that would please a wine drinker who appreciates heft and body.[Read more]
Ritual Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Filled with Ripe, Tropical Fruit & Bright Acidity
Ritual, Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc from Casablanca Valley that is filled with ripe, tropical fruit and lots of bright acidity in a way that’s perfectly balanced.[Read more]
Pierre Jacques Druet Vaumoreau Bourgueil 1995 – Classic Aromatics and Ripe Fruit
Pierre Jacques Druet, Vaumoreau Bourgueil 1995, Loire, France
Tasting Note: An aged Bourgueil from a vintage absent any green notes with ripe fruit and lovely, classic aromatics.[Read more]
Pierre-Marie Chermette Domaine du Vissoux Origine Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais 2017 – Some Concentration & Robustness
Pierre-Marie Chermette, Domaine du Vissoux Origine Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais 2017, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A Beaujolais with some concentration and robustness on the midpalate.[Read more]
