Jean-Maurice Raffault, Les Galuches, Chinon 2013, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A light alcohol (12.5%) cabernet franc that makes a perfect low-alcohol sipper for those who enjoy having multiple glasses of a gentle, red-fruit-dominated wine over the course of an evening without the stress of high alcohol or harsh tannin.[Read more]
Hector Wine Company, Dry Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: Another stunning white wine from Hector Pass that shows what cool-weather fruit and expert wine making can accomplish.[Read more]
Oops, Spicy Splendor Carmenère 2013, Central Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A basic and unimpressive carmenère.[Read more]
Dr. Konstantin Frank, Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc with mid-palate complexity and an extra helping of black fruit.[Read more]
Côtes D’Olt, Cuvée Tradition Cahors 2013, France
Tasting Note: A basic French malbec that is more interesting on the nose than the palate.[Read more]
Lomas Del Valle, Cabernet Franc 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A surprisingly black fruit forward cab franc that deliciously expresses its South American, Casablanca Valley terroir and sun.[Read more]
Sunce Vineyard & Winery, PL. Franicevic Cabernet Franc 2001, Nickelson’s Vineyard, Clear Lake, California
Tasting Note: Acidity and tannin brighten this cabernet franc which benefits from age but yet retains its youth in some ways capturing that elusive quality we all seek to own and perpetrate.[Read more]
Ruca Malen, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Close your eyes, drink this wine and taste the color purple.[Read more]
Ruca Malen, Syrah 2012, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A smooth, spicy syrah with lots to like about it.[Read more]
Ruca Malen, Yauquen Bonarda 2014, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A standout bonarda done in smooth style with a pleasing finish.[Read more]
