Gabriëlskloof, Viognier 2009, Bot River, South Africa
Tasting Note: An aged viognier offers the best of all worlds – aromatics, complexity and flavor intensity backed by high acidity that makes it able to hold up to steep expectations.[Read more]
Hermanuspietersfontein 1855, Swartskaap 2009, Sondagskloof, South Africa
Tasting Note: Picture yourself in the Loire, drink this wine, and remind yourself you’re actually tasting South Africa terroir and experiencing a cabernet franc that shows it can compete on the international cabernet-franc stage.[Read more]
Heinrich, Zweigelt 2009, Burgenland, Austria
Tasting Note: A dry, aged, concentrated zweigelt from Austria that is still full of life, but is more wise and serious than its younger-vintage brethren.[Read more]
La Maialina, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2009, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A sangiovese that shows its age and vibrancy – deliciously.[Read more]
El Enemigo, Gran Enemigo 2009, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Purple in color, it would be hard to make the nose of this red blend any more aromatic.[Read more]
Poggio al Tesoro, Toscana Dedicato a Walter 2009 IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: This cabernet franc has an aromatic nose filled with red fruit including red plum; with a slice of black fruit added to the mix.[Read more]
Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo Cicala 2009, Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Note: This red-fruit dominated Barolo has a nose of red plum, baking spice and hints of strawberry.[Read more]
Georges Laval, Cuvée Les Chênes 2009, Champagne, France
Tasting Note: Ultimately an elegant champagne from a quality producer.[Read more]
J.R. Dill Winery, Cabernet Franc 2009, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: This medium intensity cabernet franc is deeper in color than many of its contemporaries in the Finger Lakes region.[Read more]
