Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Syrah 2011, Cayuga Lake, New York
Tasting Note: This syrah will make you excited about the prospect of experiencing more New York Finger Lake syrah which is not widely grown in this cool-climate area.[Read more]
Poggio al Tesoro, W Dedicato a Walter 2013, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: This is where serious cabernet franc is being produced in Italy.[Read more]
Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso, N’Anticchia 2012, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A red wine made from the Nerello Mascalese (100%) grape that will challenge your expectations of what a red wine should taste like and what a white wine should taste like.[Read more]
Dancing Flame, Ojos del Salado Red Blend 2014, Central Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A straightforward cabernet-backed red blend from Chile that is a steal for the consumer-favorable, price-to-value ratio.[Read more]
Bodega Monte Quieto, Quieto Blend 2010, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Another proof-point of Mendoza-red blends being the next big thing from Argentina.[Read more]
Meinklang, Frizzante Rosé 2014, Österreich, Austria
Tasting Note: A rustic, old world, lightly-sparkling rosé with a decidedly sour character that would likely please your friends who enjoy sour, IPA beer; wine geeks would enjoy too.[Read more]
Champalou, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A solid, well-made, Loire-Valley chenin blanc.[Read more]
Bouvet-Ladubay, Excellence Brut Rosé, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A sparkling cabernet franc rosé that captures the vibrancy of the region especially as an affordable alternative to champagne.[Read more]
Cosentino Winery, The Franc Cabernet Franc 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A warm-weather cabernet franc that brings many of most desirable elements of cool-climate cab franc with it.[Read more]
Quintay, Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Carmenere from Chile can be just as silky and elegant as cabernet sauvignon from the region, and this wine proves it.[Read more]
