Desierto Pampa, Cabernet Franc 2006, Alto Valle del Rio Colorado, Argentina
Tasting Note: Taste the first vision of single-varietal, hot weather, cab franc successfully realized by visionary Paul Hobbs long before cabernet franc became fashionable.[Read more]
Terra Única, Tempranillo-Merlot Reserva 2008, Valencia, Spain
Tasting Note: Deep ruby-to-purple in color, this tempranillo (70%) and merlot (30%) red blend has a nose of blackberry, black cherry, red plum, black currant, strawberry, stewed red and black fruit along with hints of cedar.[Read more]
Réserve des Vignerons, Saumur Champigny 2013, Loire, France
Tasting Note: The wine reflects the basic style of red wine for which the region is known.[Read more]
Concrete Wine Company, Old Vines Zinfandel 2012, Napa Valley, California
Tasting Note: Purple-to-ruby in color, this old vine zinfandel has a nose of tobacco and black fruit including blackberry, raspberry and notes of violet.[Read more]
Reign Wine Company, Merlot 2012, Napa Valley, California
Tasting Note: A merlot that reigns above.[Read more]
Rippey Family Vineyards, Merlot 2012, Napa Valley, California
Tasting Note: A merlot that stands above the merlot masses.[Read more]
Reign Wine Company, Rosé 2014, Napa Valley, California
Tasting Note: A supple rosé, soft and tender like a throw pillow.[Read more]
McCay Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A winner for the region that is impressive not because it approaches French cabernet franc, but because it approaches the grape from a slightly fruit-centric perspective without being overly fruit-forward in style.[Read more]
McCay Cellars, Viognier 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: This viognier palate cleanser expresses a Rhone-styled, white wine structure.[Read more]
McCay Cellars, Très Blanc 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Pale yellow in color this dry white has a nose filled with fermented rose aromas, pear and cumquat.[Read more]
