Toro Run, Pinot Noir 2012, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A delicate, mostly straightforward, mid-week pinot noir that would pair well with white meat and fish.[Read more]
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Domaine St. Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014 – An Elegant Rhone Blend
Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: A Rhone blend that delivers an elegant, medium-bodied expression of just-ripened red-and-black fruit.[Read more]
Aubergine Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008 – Proves South Africa’s Aged Chenin Blanc Future
Aubergine, Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A dessert wine that proves there is a future for aged chenin blanc that can compete with Bordeaux’s best sauvignon blanc and semillon blends.[Read more]
Aubergine The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003 – Try This & Thank Me Later
Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa
Tasting Note: Try this carignan-syrah blend and thank me later.[Read more]
Aubergine Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 – An Impressive, South African White Blend
Aubergine, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013, Elgin, South Africa
Tasting Note: Sauvignon blanc and semillon are two complimentary bed fellows in this impressive, South-African, white blend.[Read more]
Aubergine Chenin Blanc 2008 – A Lovely, Complex, Aged Chenin Blanc
Aubergine, Chenin Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: If you ever get the chance to taste aged chenin blanc, avail yourself of the opportunity – particularly Aubergine’s white-labeled, 2008 version.[Read more]
Oldenburg Vineyards Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2014 – A Gentle Warm-Weather Cab Franc with Some Cool-Climate Aromatics
Oldenburg Vineyards, Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A gentle, warm-weather cabernet franc with some cool-climate aromatics.[Read more]
Domaine Bousquet Rosé 2018 – A Rosé to Repeat
Domaine Bousquet, Rosé 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This rosé has the most beautiful hue of salmon-peach color and shows the heights new-world rosés can reach.[Read more]
Fram Cinsault 2016 – Lacks Flavor Intensity & Concentration
Fram, Cinsault 2016, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
Tasting Note: This cinsault lacks flavor intensity and concentration.[Read more]
m2 Rosé of Carignane 2017 – A Lodi Rosé with Bright, Red-Fruit
m2, Rosé of Carignane 2017, Mokelumne River, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A rosé of carignane from Lodi with bright, red-fruit flavors.[Read more]
