Weingut Carl Ehrhard, Rüdesheim Kirchenpfad Spätburgunder Trocken 2012, Rheingau, Germany
Tasting Note: It’s difficult to find a German pinot noir, or spätburgunder, on the shelf here in the United States so whenever you find one at wine shop you must try it so you can familiarize yourself with Germany’s pinot noir style – which many would likely enjoy.[Read more]
Von Othegraven, Max Riesling Trocken 2014, VDP Gutswein, Mosel, Germany
Tasting Note: A dry, German riesling with depth and character.[Read more]
Kloster Eberbach, Hessische Staatsweingüter, Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder Trocken 2014, VDP, Rheingau, Germany
Tasting Note: A bright, lively and relatively straightforward pinot noir or “spätburgunder” as its called in Germany.[Read more]
Zorzal, Eggo Franco Cabernet Franc 2014, Tupangato, Argentina
Tasting Note: This bottle is an example why under-the-radar Argentinean cabernet franc will one day overtake the world.[Read more]
Pisano, Río de Los Pájaros, Reserve Red Blend 2013, Progreso, Uruguay
Tasting Note: Another wine from this ambitious Uruguayan producer that will make you want to explore more wines from this country that rarely fines itself on your wine-store shelf.[Read more]
Nik Weis, Urban Riesling 2016, Mosel, Germany
Tasting Note: Some rieslings are innocuous; this riesling it is not.[Read more]
Ferraton Père & Fils, Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2016, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: A well-made, quintessential, grenache-based rosé from the Côtes du Rhône.[Read more]
Concho Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserva Rosé 2016, Chile
Tasting Note: A well-made rosé from Chile that pairs well with summer and more.[Read more]
Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Rosé 2016, IGP Pays D’Oc, France
Tasting Note: Bila-Haut was the first producer in France to print their labels in braille – not that you need to know that to love them because they also produce consistently quality wines that you should never hesitate to pickup.[Read more]
Ferraton Père & Fils, Côtes Du Rhône Samorëns Blanc 2016, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: White Côtes du Rhônes are where those of you who eschew chardonnay and sauvignon blanc can seek shelter as these wines tend to have body, personality and substance.[Read more]
