Evolucio, Furmint 2015, Tokaj, Hungary
Tasting Note: Furmint may be the “new black” of white wines, and if so this bottle is a good one to try to wrap your palate around the trend of bright, low-alcohol whites coming out of Hungary.[Read more]
Point Ormond, Roussanne 2013, Upper Goulburn, Australia
Tasting Note: Rhone-styled whites are gaining in marketshare, and Australia is seeking its piece of the market.[Read more]
Saget La Perrière, Marie de Beauregard Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon that stands above — fullstop.[Read more]
Domaine Pardon, Cuvée Hugo Fleurie, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A crus Beaujolais from Fleurie that shows the floral side of the gamay grape.[Read more]
Rocca Felice, Dolcetto D’Alba 2015, Piemonte, Italy
Tasting Note: An Italian red from Piemonte with low-alcohol that would be a ready, uncomplicated accompaniment to many a meal, especially an Italian one.[Read more]
Alma Terra, Ponte Single Vineyard Albariño 2015, Rias Baixas, Spain
Tasting Note: Some Albariños can be largely flavorless, but not this one.[Read more]
Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé 2015, Maconnais, France
Tasting Note: The Mâcon produces fuller-bodied chardonnays with riper fruit, and this wine well-captures that style.[Read more]
Latitud 42, Gran Reserva Rioja 2005, Rioja, Spain
Tasting Note: Gran Reservas from Rioja offer great value for the money in the to aged wine, category of which this wine is an example.[Read more]
Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz 2015, Barossa, Australia
Tasting Note: A substantial Shiraz with personality, flavor concentration, and loads of black fruit.[Read more]
Coppo, Camp du Rouss Barbera D’Asti DOCG 2011, Piemonte, Italy
Tasting Note: Barbara from Asti is where this Italian grape variety shines best, including this bottle.[Read more]
