Red Newt Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2014, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A smooth cabernet franc with red-fruit flavors and some delicious earthy notes that are Loire reminiscent.[Read more]
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Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2016 – A Good, Basic, Straight-Forward Malbec
Dona Paula Estate, Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A good, basic, straight-forward malbec.[Read more]
Schild Estate Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2014 – Concentrated Black Fruit with Some Complimentary Floral Elements
Schild Estate, Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia
Tasting Note: A grenache, syrah, mourvedre (GSM) blend that shows the concentrated, black-fruit side of the grape with some complimentary floral elements.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Les Trois Amis 2013 – A Sangiovese-Based Red Blend with Structure & Depth
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Les Trois Amis 2013, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A sangiovese-based red blend with structure and depth that is uniquely Californian in style but with a Super-Tuscan nod.[Read more]
Viu Manent Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2017 – A Good Midweek or Back-Porch-with-Friends Chardonnay
Viu Manent, Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2017, Colchagua Costa, Chile
Tasting Note: A good midweek or back-porch-with-friends chardonnay.[Read more]
Jollité Armagnac XO 10 Years – A Delicate, Sensual, Smooth-Bodied Character that Highly Impresses
Jollité, Armagnac XO 10 Years, France
Tasting Note: An Armagnac with a delicate, sensual, smooth-bodied character that highly impresses and shows why it is the king of brandies.[Read more]
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard HJW Vineyard Riesling 2013 – Shows Ageability Potential of New York Riesling
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, HJW Vineyard Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: An aged Finger Lakes riesling that shows the grape has ageability potential in New York state.[Read more]
LLopart Brut Reserva Cava 2015 – A Fine, Delicate, Reserva Cava
LLopart, Brut Reserva Cava 2015, Catalonia, Spain
Tasting Note: A fine, delicate, reserva cava that would work brilliantly as an aperitif but could equally pair well with many a meal.[Read more]
Wind Gap Syrah 2014 – A North Coast Syrah that Punches Above its Weight
Wind Gap, Syrah 2014, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A North Coast syrah that seriously impresses and punches above its weight.[Read more]
Kendric Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014 – A Good, Simple, Midweek Pinot Noir
Kendric Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2014, Marin County, California
Tasting Note: A good, simple, midweek pinot noir.[Read more]
