TerraNoble, CA2 Carmenere Costa 2017, Colchagua, Chile
Tasting Note: A Colchagua Valley carmenere with concentrated-black-fruit and a plush, sensual mouthfeel that belies its elegance.[Read more]
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Giordano Barolo DOCG 2014 – Classic Barolo in a Medium-Throttle Style
Giordano, Barolo DOCG 2014, Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Note: A classic Barolo done in a medium-throttle style that delivers fully on nebbiolo’s promise.[Read more]
Château LaClaymore Lussac Saint-Émilion 2016 – A Good Midweek Bordeaux
Château LaClaymore, Lussac Saint-Émilion 2016, Bordeaux, France
Tasting Note: A good midweek Bordeaux that is merlot-expressive with more structure than many from the right-bank.[Read more]
Brick & Mortar Syrah 2017 – A Round, Medium-Throttle Syrah with a Floral Character
Brick & Mortar, Syrah 2017, West Block, Sonoma Coast, California
Tasting Note: A round, medium-throttle, new-world syrah with a floral, red-and-black fruit character.[Read more]
Domaine Pré Baron Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Sauvignon Blanc’s Authentic Self
Domaine Pré Baron, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Sauvignon blanc in the attractive, traditional-Loire, old-world style that reminds you why the world fell in love with sauvignon blanc before the new world popularized the over-ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]
Domaine de La Paleine Saumur-Champigny 2015 – Curious Buttery Notes Soften Cabernet Franc’s Herbal, Loire Character
Domaine de La Paleine, Saumur-Champigny 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Saumur-Champigny with curious buttery notes that soften cabernet franc’s herbal, Loire character.[Read more]
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery Imprint Pinot Noir 2017 – A Biodynamic Pinot Noir that Reveals Just-Ripened Red Fruit
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, Imprint Pinot Noir 2017, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Tasting Note: A Dundee Hills pinot noir that reveals just-ripened red fruit in a pinot-noir style that is imminently aperitif and food friendly.[Read more]
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber 2019 – The Hands-Down, Best Orange Wine You’ve Likely Ever Tasted
Troon Vineyard, Kubli Bench Amber 2019, Applegate Valley, Oregon
Tasting Note: Who knew a biodynamic blend of riesling, vermentino and viognier would taste so astonishingly delicious?[Read more]
Sosie First Things First Brut Nature 2018 – One of Only Three Sparkling Roussannes in the World
Sosie, First Things First Brut Nature 2018, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A robust, golden-fruit-filled, sparkling brut nature made from the Rhône-grape Roussanne that would please a wine drinker who appreciates heft and body.[Read more]
Ritual Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Filled with Ripe, Tropical Fruit & Bright Acidity
Ritual, Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc from Casablanca Valley that is filled with ripe, tropical fruit and lots of bright acidity in a way that’s perfectly balanced.[Read more]
