De Beaurepaire, Coeur d’Or Botrytis Semillon 2018, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia
Tasting Note: Sauternes in style, this semillon knocks it out of the park with bright fruit and an energized acidity.[Read more]
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Lowe Zinfandel 2016 – Full-bodied with Muscle
Lowe, Zinfandel 2016, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Tasting Note: A red zinfandel with a red-cherry forward, full-bodied character and muscle that channels American red zin.[Read more]
Lowe Lulu Zinfandel Rosé Magnum 2018 – A Rosé Magnum to Share with Friends
Lowe, Lulu Zinfandel Rosé Magnum 2018, Australia
Tasting Note: A good, straightforward magnum of rosé to share with friends.[Read more]
Chill Evening at James Suckling’s Great Wines of Italy New York Winetasting 2020
I love James Suckling’s winetastings in New York.
This is my fifth year joining the tasting that comes complete with a DJ.
The tasting features Italian wines rated from 90-100 points.
While we weren’t in our usual location, the IAC Building, because the IAC was Coronavirus shy (the tasting features a large contingent of winemakers from Italy which is currently a Coronavirus hotspot), I enjoyed our time in the Altman Building but look forward to returning to the IAC for the Wines of South America tasting in the fall.
Below are some of the wines I enjoyed over the evening during the March 4, 2020 winetasting.
Lowe Merlot 2016 – A Full-Throttle Merlot
Lowe, Merlot 2016, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Tasting Note: A full-throttle merlot with streaks of black fruit running throughout the length of the taste.[Read more]
Burnbrae The Lucky Find Cuvée 2012 – A Cava-Reminiscent Sparkling Wine with a Yeasty Midpalate that Pleases
Burnbrae, The Lucky Find Cuvée 2012, Australia
Tasting Note: A cava-midpalate-reminiscent sparkling wine that provides a yeasty midpalate that pleases.[Read more]
Logan Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018 – A Vivid Shiraz with Balance
Logan, Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Tasting Note: A shiraz with concentration and body and yet is gentle enough to pair with white meats.[Read more]
Logan Vintage M Cuvée 2016 – A Development-Forward Sparkling Wine
Logan, Vintage M Cuvée 2016, Orange, Australia
Tasting Note: A sparkling wine with development, midpalate concentration and light, yeasty notes that well-compliment the wine’s fruit character.[Read more]
Moothi Estate Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018 – Fruit and a Nice Peppery Character
Moothi Estate, Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Tasting Note: A fortified shiraz to finish your meal with that has a nice peppery character to it that traditional Port is lacking.[Read more]
Moothi Estate Moothi Rocks Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Versatile Red Blend with Hair on its Chest
Moothi Estate, Moothi Rocks Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Tasting Note: A versatile red blend with hair on its chest and a fit, slender, ectomorphic body build to match.[Read more]
