Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Carignane 2013, Bartolomei Vineyards, Mendocino County, California
Tasting Note: Classic carignane done in a riper style that accentuates black fruit over red fruit.[Read more]
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Sunce Winery & Vineyard Tannat 2016 – A Blending Grape Shines Alone
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Tannat 2016, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Capay Valley, California
Tasting Note: A blending grape shines alone outside of Uruguay which is known worldwide for tannat.[Read more]
Scott Paul Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – A Solid Pinot Noir with a Mostly Straightforward Fruit Profile
Scott Paul, Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A solid pinot noir with a mostly straightforward fruit profile.[Read more]
Saint-Reine Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs Brut – A Simple, Uncomplicated, Good-Value Sparkling Wine
Saint-Reine, Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs Brut, France
Tasting Note: [FYI they’ve upgraded their label design to look fancier since I bought it].
A simple, uncomplicated, good-value sparkling wine.[Read more]
Chateau La Vaisinerie Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2015 – Uncomplicated, Midweek Bordeaux
Chateau La Vaisinerie, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2015, Bordeaux, France
Tasting Note: A midweek Bordeaux for merlot lovers.[Read more]
Penélope Sánchez Cava Brut – Medium-Throttle Cava in a Soft, Floral Style
Penélope Sánchez, Cava Brut, Spain
Tasting Note: A medium-throttle cava that has all of cava’s classic characterizes in a soft, floral style.[Read more]
Paul Buisse Couronne & Lions Muscadet 2019 – A Basic Muscadet that is Varietally-Correct
Paul Buisse, Couronne & Lions Muscadet 2019, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A basic muscadet that hits all the varietally-correct notes characteristic of this Loire white.[Read more]
Weingut Karl Haubs-Barzen Erben Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling 1990 – Drink Now, Not Suitable for Aging
Weingut Karl Haubs-Barzen Erben, Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling 1990, Mosel, Germany
Tasting Note: A 1990 Auslese riesling enjoyed 20 years later in 2020 that still retains, classic Mosel qualities including a bright, tart, midpalate.[Read more]
Lamblin & Fils Cépage Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc 2018 – A Solid White Burgundy
Lamblin & Fils, Cépage Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc 2018, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A solid white Burgundy that leads with green fruit and completes with a hint of tangerine on the finish.[Read more]
Gotsa Mtsvane 2016 – An Affirmative Wine Geek Orange Wine
Gotsa, Mtsvane 2016, Asureti Valley, Kartli, Georgia
Tasting Note: Georgian orange wines are hard to find and many are delicious when you find them.[Read more]
