Peter Schandl, Blaufrankisch 2015, Burgenland, Austria
Tasting Note: Blaufrankish, a red grape varietal native to Austria, expresses itself beautifully in this bottle which is also very reminiscent of Dornfelder.[Read more]
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Patricius Tokaj Sárga Muscotály Dry 2012 – A Wine Geek’s Dry White
Patricius Tokaj, Sárga Muscotály Dry 2012, Tokaj, Hungary
Tasting Note: This wine is like a Sauternes in training that decides rather than develop into a luscious dessert wine chooses instead to become a lean but substantial dry white.[Read more]
Mauro Sebaste Valdevani Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2015 – An Elegant Barbera
Mauro Sebaste, Valdevani Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2015, Asti, Italy
Tasting Note: An elegant Barbera from Italy’s Asti region where the grape shows its best.[Read more]
Chateau de Julienas Julienas 2015 – A Fuller-Bodied Crus Beaujolais with Concentration
Chateau de Julienas, Julienas 2015, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A fuller-bodied Crus Beaujolais with concentration made from the ever-versatile and food-friendly gamay grape.[Read more]
Viña Maitia Aupa Pipeño 2016 – A Fun, Tropical Fruit Pais & Carignan Blend
Viña Maitia, Aupa Pipeño 2016, Maule Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Chile has old vine plantings of pais, a grape that you’ve likely never encountered because it’s produced mainly for domestic consumption.[Read more]
Domaine La Croix des Loges Anjou Rouge 2014 – A Silky Cabernet Franc with Finesse
Domaine La Croix des Loges, Anjou Rouge 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A silky cabernet franc with depth and finesse from the Loire.[Read more]
Hilanda Monastrell 2014 – Red Zinfandel Fans Take Notice
Hilanda, Monastrell 2014, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: A sturdy red with black fruit and cedar notes that would pair well with grilled meats, especially if you’re a fan of red zinfandel.[Read more]
Peter Zemmer Vernatsch Schiava Gentile 2015 – Could Mistake for a Rosé
Peter Zemmer, Vernatsch Schiava Gentile 2015, Alto Adige, Italy
Tasting Note: This grape is grown in the Alto Aldige in northern Italy.[Read more]
Esterhazy Zweigelt 2013 – An Under-the-Radar Varietal
Esterhazy, Zweigelt 2013, Austria
Tasting Note: Will you be the beneficiary of this under-this-radar red varietal that can’t be found in most wine shops across the U.S.?[Read more]
Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2016 – A Low-Acid White
Vietti, Roero Arneis DOCG 2016, Piemonte, Italy
Tasting Note: For those of you who don’t enjoy acidity you’ll find a winner in white wines from Arneis.[Read more]
