Olga Raffault, Chinon 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Loire-valley Chinon at its best and one of the finest bottles and vintages of Olga Raffault cabernet franc I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy.[Read more]
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Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018 – Chill & Enjoy on Your Back Porch
Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A delightfully-deep-on-the-nose, but medium-on-the-palate red blend that when served chilled during backyard parties would please many a guest.[Read more]
Lorgeril 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Delicious, Warmer-Weather Cab Franc
Lorgeril, 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016, Pay D’Oc, France
Tasting Note: A supple cabernet franc that tastes like it was grown by a French winemaker in a warmer temperature in the south of France (which it was) absent the strong green notes one often gets in Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017 – A Bright, Versatile White Blend
Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Tasting Note: A bright, versatile white blend that has the qualities of the quintessential white wine you order with lunch in Portugal.[Read more]
Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2010 – Sensual Sangiovese
Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A smooth, Brunello di Montalcino that proves the sensuality potential of 100% sangiovese.[Read more]
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016 – A White Blend with Creaminess, Florality & Dried, Green Fruit
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016, Albernôa, Portugal
Tasting Note: A white blend from Portugal that has creaminess, florality and some dried, green fruit.[Read more]
Manoir du Carra Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015 – A Straightforward Beaujolais
Manoir du Carra, Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A straightforward Moulin à Vent.[Read more]
Weingut Walter Buchegger Ried Moosburgerin Reserve Riesling 2016 – A Good Straightforward Austrian Riesling
Weingut Walter Buchegger, Ried Moosburgerin Reserve Riesling 2016, Kremstal, Austria
Tasting Note: A good, straightforward Austrian riesling.[Read more]
Albet i Noya Brut Natural Reserva 2013 – A Spritely Sparkling Wine Abounding with Fresh-Fruit Flavors
Albet i Noya, Brut Natural Reserva 2013, Penedès, Spain
Tasting Note: A spritely, sparkling wine from Penedès, Spain that abounds with fresh-fruit flavors.[Read more]
Domaine Grand Nicolet Côtes du Rhône 2014 – A Silky, Côtes-du-Rhône, Go-Go Wine
Domaine Grand Nicolet, Côtes du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: A silky, Côtes-du-Rhône go-to wine.[Read more]
